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The notion of singularity extends beyond the mechanical to include the potential for human augmentation—cloning brains, neural implants, and cybernetic enhancements—that could grant indefinite lifespan and superhuman capabilities. Visionaries like Ray Kurzweil forecast this event around 2045, cautioning that while the singularity could usher in an age of unparalleled prosperity, it also carries risks of loss of autonomy, existential threats, or even AI rebellion.