While Kurzweil used Modis' resources, and Modis' work was around accelerating change, Modis distanced himself from Kurzweil's thesis of a "technological singularity", claiming that it lacks scientific rigor.
Hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. The technological singularity —also, simply, the singularity —is a hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
The hallmark feature of an analytic epidemiologic study is: (Choose one best answer) Use of an appropriate comparison group. Laboratory confirmation of the diagnosis. Publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
John Snow’s investigation of cholera is considered a model for epidemiologic field investigations because it included a: Biologically plausible hypothesis. Comparison of a health outcome among exposed and unexposed groups . Multivariate statistical model. Spot map. Recommendation for public health action.
A cohort study differs from a case-control study in that: Subjects are enrolled or categorized on the basis of their exposure status in a cohort study but not in a case-control study. Subjects are asked about their exposure status in a cohort study but not in a case-control study.
A specific case definition is one that: Is likely to include only (or mostly) true cases. Is considered “loose” or “broad”. Will include more cases than a sensitive case definition. May exclude mild cases. Comparing numbers and rates of illness in a community, rates are preferred for: (Choose one best answer)