>But as I've learned more about the limitations of our understanding, our biology, and computers I've realized that this isn't something that will be happening any time soon without some amazing breakthroughs. I don't expect the Singularity to happen my lifetime, and I'm still in my 20s.

Did you miss the whole accelerating change thing? Assuming the models are correct, it's going to look like we won't make it until just before we do.