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The Singularity Paradox
Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI

Anders Indset (Author), Florian Neukart (Author)

9781394309641, Wiley

Hardback, published 24 April 2025

368 pages
23.1 x 16 x 3.3 cm, 0.59 kg

Understand humanity's opportunity to create Artificial Conscious Entities in response to the singularity

The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI is a comprehensive exploration of how the fusion of biology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence can lead to the creation of Artificial Human Intelligence (AHI) as a conscious response to the unconscious development of superintelligence. You will learn about how:

  • Singularity highlights the tension between the boundless possibilities of technological advancement and the potential loss of human autonomy, control, and relevance.
  • AHI may become essential in navigating this singularity and preventing the severe consequences that could arise.
  • The convergence of humanity and technology, shedding light on the ethical, social, and scientific implications of this transformation is taken on with a fresh perspective.

Written by Anders Indset and Florian Neukart, The Singularity Paradox is a must-read read for anyone interested in the future of technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and philosophy, as well as humanity's not-so-distant future, where science fiction may become reality.

Preface: The Final Narcissistic Injury of Humankind ix

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Artificial Human Intelligence: Beyond the Human Mind 1

Chapter 2 The Nature of Life: Biological Foundations in a Technological World 27

Chapter 3 The Rise of Artificial General Intelligence: Engineering Universal Thinkers 49

Chapter 4 Theory of Mind: Understanding Consciousness 123

Chapter 5 Exploring the Human Brain: The Seat of Consciousness 169

Chapter 6 The Dual Nature of Consciousness: Algorithmic Precision or Quantum Mystery? 203

Chapter 7 Evolving Humanity: The Journey to Artificial Human Intelligence 233

Chapter 8 The Evolution to Godhood: Transcending Human Limits 283

Chapter 9 Final Reflections: Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Leap 297

Epilogue: How to Avoid the Zombie Apocalypse Life in the Singularity: A Mirror to Nowhere 303

Glossary 309

References 315

About the Authors 321

Index 323

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]

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