szingularitás

szingularitás is a Hungarian term that translates to "singularity" in English. It is most commonly used in two primary contexts: in mathematics and physics, and in discussions about artificial intelligence and the future of technology.

In mathematics, a singularity refers to a point where a mathematical object, such as a function or a curve, is not defined or behaves in an exceptional way. For example, a function might have a singularity where its value becomes infinite or undefined.

In physics, the term singularity is most famously associated with black holes and the Big Bang. A gravitational singularity is a point in spacetime where the laws of physics as we understand them break down. In a black hole, the singularity is believed to be at its center, a point of infinite density and zero volume. The Big Bang theory suggests the universe began from a singularity.

The concept of the technological singularity is a hypothetical future point in time when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, leading to rapid and unpredictable changes in society. This is often envisioned as a point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable transformations for human civilization. The term was popularized by futurist Ray Kurzweil.