[extropy-chat] Singularity heat waste

[Ola Bini]

George Dvorsky wrote:
> This comment was recently posted by "Chris" on my blog (responses welcome):
> 
> 	"Does anyone know if any work has been done on the subject of how much 
> waste heat would be generated by a singularity event? I'm thinking in 
> terms of the fact that all computation, like all physical action, 
> generates at least some degree of waste heat ( just no getting around 
> thermodynamics) Assuming our civilization gives rise to a computational 
> matrix that independently evolves in processing power exponentially, 
> wouldn't that result in a catastrophic and possibly terminal heat-shock 
> to the host-biosphere? Maybe that's the fate of all civilizations that 
> reach singularities. I'd love it if anyone has any ideas to share on 
> this..."
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The short answer to this is "not necessarily". Lookup reversible 
computing for more information.

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