re: Artificial Intelligence is Billions of Years Old

As Time is relative, "there is nothing new under the sun". The Trans-Humanist Movement is strong on Earth, TP; and likely to move forward, as it is the rational/logical path for 'Worldly' Humans who value life. Just like Orwell's "Animal Farm" it is a/the logical path for Egalitarian Ideologues. That said, being Human, has a particular and unique set of limited - but desirable - characteristics. Characteristics that would be lost in any expansion of either personal perceptive power (data storage/hard drive potential) or even Aesthetic wise. Being relatively small, and perceiving something big...has perceptual (Feeling) advantages.

The 'Singularity' is likely the end (or beginning) for those who go the Trans Human/non-Human route. They say "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence"...also..."I will take the wise in their own craftiness". For me, they can have my share of the Singularity; think I'll stick with my 6 yr. old Granddaughter and the God/Default version, though it's painful and hard sometimes. Of course, believing that I will live in this Human realm...forever so, alters perception. Moving 'up' and changing names/bodies/scenarios in an eternal Human exploration of possible life scenarios...is pretty appealing. All scenarios being manifestations of MY own choices, values, beliefs, will and action. For me, that will be 'Heaven'. If the Good Lord grants my heart's desire.

That said, I plan on having Jesus in my back pocket; for the duration. And have zero objection or inclination to abandon the role of humble servant. I like it. God's own...will.

Building up toward the Big One.

Good work.