I heard about the singularity while reading The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology by Ray Kurzweil, whom I consider an absolute futurist.
Also, being a Star Trek fan, seeing androids in motion was a delight. As we are entering the new era of technological advancement in AI, the amalgamation of information and technology is leading to a new frontier. Many new frontiers are coming together, and innovation is going into a new paradigm.
The singularity is the hypothetical tipping point where AI and technology grow beyond human control or comprehension, potentially reshaping civilisation or even humanity itself.
It has a dual impact, as many are predicting in job losses and economic distress. Some others are predicting the rich getting richer. One thing is sure, that many jobs will be rewritten and many new jobs will emerge.
Another benefit I am witnessing is the sharing of tribal knowledge guarded by a few with the world.