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The foundation of Kurzweil's vision lies in what he coins the law of accelerating returns. This principle indicates that technological evolution is not a gradual process but rather an exponential one. Notably, each milestone in technology serves as a stepping stone for the next breakthrough, creating a snowball effect. For instance, the invention of the computer led to the interconnectedness of the internet, which subsequently facilitated the emergence of AI—now paving the way for superintelligence.