“Singularity is Near”
- Apr 21, 2024
- 3 min read
This is a title of a book written by the Ray Kurzweil. ‘Singularity’ is a metaphor borrowed from physics. Meaning that the gravity of a black hole, has a threshold distance away from the center. Past this, there is no return. Dun dun dunnnn.
Machine Learning
Ray Kurzweil suggests that we’re approaching a point where technological progress will accelerate exponentially , such that our whole lives will change. He predicts that this will happen in 2045.
Exponential Learning
This week I attended my first SIOP Annual Conference in Chicago (first time going there). I loved it! Drinks and networking was the vibe. I met so many LaTech Alums and people from all over. What I love about I-O is the theme of being a ‘continuous learner’. I believe this mindset not only speeds up learning but maximizes what you learn. In life sometimes we want to feel like we know it all, yet, around some of the most curious and smartest people ever, they want to know about what that don’t know or even what they think they know. This curiosity is why i-o psychologists are so impactful.
The more you know the more impactful
This is true even when working with CEO’s. But what about ‘I’m just a girl’ aged women… me? Maybe for me it is understanding the other person and myself. Asking questions. Simply asking a question can go so far. Why are you the way you are? What was the CEO’s day like before our meeting? And the list can go beyond 21 questions. As we surpass the typical “let’s play 21 questions” ice breaker , there is such a simple beginning to this.
Once upon a time, someone just spoke
Just speak. Go up to them and introduce yourself or if you feel in famous just say hi (not intro needed). This is something I didn’t realize was so important or bold. What I thought was just a common thing to do is actually what led me to so many good connections at SIOP. Not only getting to know my programs alumni but being put on a new project someone is doing. This project was not supposed to be mines but it is mines. Claim moments and things that you didn’t even pray on will come. If you know me I can be such an introvert at first. Give me some time to feel the direction of the wind and people watch to make a judgment if this new person deserves my great energy (wow I haven’t said main character in a minute, Main Character Vibes). But, when it comes to networking we do not have time for this. So just go. Just go say hello because who knows what doors of positive affirmation and opportunities awaits. For the first time Ari (my cousin if you are new), would agree this isn’t a ‘sit yo a$$ down moment’.
Just take the da*n step and speak.
But as you do that, I am going to take a break from talking. With loosing my voice near, this will be me when I steward my articles for the week.
Xoxo, single and approaching singularity in learning (needs to be a badge tag line), once you know you can’t go back, Mrs. Brightside, SIOP regular, and nothing less than a 29th week PhD student
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