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The Singularity is coming--or is it? Technological progress
may accelerate to a point where old models of reality will need to be thrown out, much as
what happens in a black hole. But will technology accelerate at an exponential rate? At
least one scientist argues that change might in fact be slowing down. ("Exploring the
'Singularity'" by James John Bell and "The 
Cells, tissues, organs, and even
entire humans could be printed like books. Combining rapid-prototyping techniques with
the principles of cell adhesion and smart polymer technologies could allow the manufacture
of 
White-collar crimes will increasingly replace
street crimes on law enforcement's agenda. Internet-related fraud and other crimes
will dominate: It's just a matter of time until a "Pearl Harbor" on the Internet
occurs, warn U.S. officials. ("Global Trends in Crime" by Gene Stephens)