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The concept of the Singularity is that with continued exponential growth in key technologies including computer processing power and bio-informatics, there comes a point - possibly not far in the future - when the pace of technological change results in a world beyond what we can comprehend today.

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  1. noun Chiefly British Information science.

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  • Medical informatics is an essential adjunct to EBM, and focuses on creating tools to access and apply the best evidence for making decisions about patient care. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • You will work in close collaboration with specialists in bio-informatics, molecular biology, plant pathology and plant breeding working at Genetwister or its clients. —  Naturejobs - All Jobs
  • "John has worked tirelessly and has introduced tremendous innovation in the informatics arena to accelerate and support Infinity's mission to develop important new medicines to treat patients with cancer," said Julian Adams, Ph. D., president of research and development and chief scientific officer, Infinity. —  StreetInsider.com News Articles
  • Wright is also a leader in the scientific world in the field of ocean informatics, a fairly new field that integrates computer science, information technology, and the generation of scientific knowledge. —  The Daily Barometer
  • In terms of informatics, there will be a focus on real-time operational management and clinical systems that can tell you about your bed occupancy now, not two years ago. —  E-Health Primary Care
 

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