Question

Arrange the following into a meaningful sequence:
1). I’m not sure when I first became aware of the Singularity.
2). In the almost half century that I've immersed myself in computer and related technologies, I've sought to understand the meaning and purpose of the continual upheaval that I have witnessed at many levels.
3). Gradually, I've become aware of a transforming event looming in the first half of the twenty first century.
4). I'd have to say it was a progressive awakening.
5). Just as a black hole in space dramatically alters the patterns of matter and energy accelerating toward its event horizon, this impending Singularity in our future is increasingly transforming every institution and aspect of human life, from sexuality to spirituality

• A. 4,1,2,3,5
• B. 3,1,2,4,5
• C. 4,3,1,5,2
• D. 1,2,3,4,5
• E. 1,3,4,5,2

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

To determine the correct sequence, we analyze the logical progression of information in the sentences:

1. Sentence 1 provides the initial context of being unaware of the Singularity, marking the starting point of the narrative.
2. Sentence 3 introduces the gradual awareness and anticipation of a significant event, continuing from the idea that awareness builds over time.
3. Sentence 4 emphasizes the awakening process, which follows naturally after becoming gradually aware.
4. Sentence 5 expands on the impact of the future Singularity, presenting how transformative this event is expected to be, consistent with the ongoing narrative of growing awareness.
5. Sentence 2 reflects on a long history of engagement with technology, tying together past experiences with the realization of the Singularity's significance.

Thus, the meaningful sequence is 1,3,4,5,2.