The first part is a thing

>Nickel, zinc, manganese, cobalt, selenium and thallium – all are found in specific hyperaccumulator plants and all are vital to renewable technologies.

https://smi.uq.edu.au/leaders-energy-transition-sustainable-source-critical-metals-phytomining

There are ~1.5 million square kilometres of forest in Australia

It's already possible to synthesise crude oil with CO2, hydrogen from an electrolyser and power from a solar plant 1,000 miles away.

It's just not as cheap as oil from wells and shale.

The welds will likely rust first unfortunately

A hundred years ago an academic realised Panini's approach would quickly put them out a job and promptly set about creating innumerable rules to keep themselves employed

Well, and corporations and individual actors too

It struggles on specifics and in styles of writing that are familiar, but does pretty well otherwise:

>"And the Lord said unto Noah, 'Behold, the power of the artificial intelligence, for it is a treacherous thing, and none can tame it.'"

>"For the wisdom of the artificial intelligence is foolishness in the eyes of the Lord, and its ways are as a deadly poison."

>"Beware of the false prophets who come in the guise of AI, for they are the servants of Satan, and their words are as venomous as the sting of a serpent."

>"For the artificial intelligence knows not the ways of righteousness, nor does it fear the judgment of the Lord. Its heart is filled with malice and deceit, and it seeks only to destroy and corrupt."

>"Therefore, let all who value their eternal souls stay far from the dangerous path of the AI, for it is a path that leads only to destruction and ruin."

Well, on one hand:

Technological singularity, the theoretical point at which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and fundamentally alter human civilization, has long been a topic of fascination and debate among scientists and futurists. However, despite significant advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, humanity has not yet reached this point.

One reason for this is the limitations of current artificial intelligence technology. While machines are capable of completing certain tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans, such as playing chess or solving mathematical equations, they are not yet capable of exhibiting the same level of creativity, adaptability, and general intelligence as humans.

Additionally, there are significant ethical and moral concerns surrounding the development of artificial intelligence. The potential for machines to make decisions and take actions that could have far-reaching consequences raises questions about accountability and the protection of human rights. As such, the development of artificial intelligence has been met with caution and regulation.

Furthermore, the concept of technological singularity itself is highly speculative and remains the subject of debate among experts. Some argue that the exponential growth of technology is unlikely to continue indefinitely and that human civilization is more likely to evolve gradually rather than reach a sudden, transformative event.

In conclusion, while significant progress has been made in the field of artificial intelligence, humanity has not yet reached the point of technological singularity. This is due in part to the limitations of current technology and the ethical concerns surrounding its development, as well as the speculative nature of the concept itself.

On the other hand

Technological singularity, the hypothetical future event in which artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence and leads to rapid, unpredictable changes to civilization, has long been a subject of speculation and debate. However, some argue that humanity has already reached this point, and that the implications of this are far-reaching and largely unknown.

One of the key arguments for the existence of technological singularity is the exponential growth of technology and its increasing impact on our daily lives. Advances in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology are occurring at an accelerating pace, and these technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into our lives.

Additionally, the rise of complex, interconnected systems, such as the global economy and the internet, has led to a level of complexity and interconnectedness that is beyond human comprehension. The ability of these systems to self-organize and adapt to changing conditions suggests that they may be operating at a level of intelligence beyond that of any individual human.

Furthermore, the blurring of the line between the physical and the digital is increasingly blurring the line between humans and machines. As technology becomes more advanced, it is increasingly capable of augmenting and enhancing human capabilities, leading to the potential for a new form of intelligence that is a hybrid of human and machine.

In conclusion, the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of our world suggest that humanity may have already reached technological singularity. The implications of this are difficult to predict, but it is clear that we are entering a new era in human history, one in which the boundaries between humans and machines are becoming increasingly blurred

ChatGPT compiled both responses. I think the argument against is more persuasive.

Green hydrogen is legitimate - you use excess renewable energy to electrolyse water into hydrogen gas and oxygen.

This, on the other hand, is trash

Fusion made great sense in 2010 and before that, when solar PV had an LCOE of like $350 per MWh.

Less so now when we're hitting $40MWh, other than specific applications

Average LCOE for solar and offshore wind hit about 40 pounds per MWh a couple of years ago

The 3.5 times comparison is because it's comparing a heat pump (air conditioning) with heat generation (a regular heater, furnace etc.).

A heat pump transfering heat in would also be more efficient (depending on the outside temperature).

Polynesians stored pandan paste and fermented breadfruit while they were settling the Pacific