What does Singularity mean?
In: Physics
It depends on the context. The word ‘singularity’ only means the state of being singular.
In physics, it often refers to black holes, single points of such intense gravity that not even light can escape.
In math, it refers to the point where a mathematical model or object ceases to follow the ‘normal’ rules of math – such as being finite or differentiable.
In technology, it refers to the point when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible – often in reference to the point when an AI becomes so advanced that it can improve itself beyond the limits of its programing.
In engineering and mechanics, it refers to the point when a machine’s behavior can no longer be predicted accurately.
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