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The Butlerian Jihad and Darwin among the Machines

Left: Samuel Butler, Right: Frank Herbert. And when that which was foretold shall come to pass, for behold it is coming, then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them. — Ezekiel 33:33 See also Don’t worry — smart machines will take us with them. Butlerian Jihad (Wikipedia): The Butlerian Jihad is an …

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