Vernor Vinge

Multiple Hugo Award winner Vernor Vinge  taught Computer Science and Mathematics at San Diego State University.

Within thirty years, we will have the technological means to create superhuman intelligence. Shortly after, the human era will be ended.

— "The Coming Technological Singularity" by Vernor Vinge, 1993

(At left with manager Patrick, discussing Zones of Thought on the International Space Station. No, not really.)