An interview with the legendary Vernor Vinge. He explains the basics of his singularity theory to a lay audience and even admits that he is skeptical that it will come about in the near future.
Ray Kurzweil gives a speech at SIGGRAPH arguing that the exponential growth in computing power will bring fully immersive virtual reality within reach in the next 10-15 years. He also discusses nanotechnology, the "singularity", and the use of artificial life avatars.
Biotechnology researchers met in San Francisco to discuss the implications of the biotechnology revolution over the next 20 years. They estimate that the biotechnology industry is where the internet was five years ago and that the same laws that led to the explosive growth of the internet, Moore's Law and Metcalfe's Law, will also accelerate the speed of progress in the biotech industry.
The exponential rate of technological advancement will catapult us into an unknown future. Article gives a brief overview of the Singularity theory.