raymond kurzweil the singularity is near

Ray Kurzweil is an author, an inventor, and a receiver of the National Medal of Technology in 1999. We recommend this book to futurists and curious readers around the world. Kurzweil explains artificial intelligence and the probabilities of its future development, redesigning the human body and the utilization of nanotechnology, downloading consciousness and many other futuristic developments.įurthermore, he predicts that all of these technological advances will lead the humanity to the point of “singularity.” It is the point when, if people use technology the right way, they will accomplish becoming godlike and solve all the world’s problems. It is possible (and even probable) that many readers will think that his predictions sound more like science fiction than actual science. In the book, inventor Ray Kurzweil presents his bold and specific predictions of the future. “The Singularity is Near” is a strange but compelling book. Who Should Read “The Singularity is Near”? and Why? Many of the things you will read may sound like science fiction to you, but stay patient and continue reading to realize how technology will soon transform humanity forever. In our summary of “ Singularity is Near” we let you in in the world that Ray Kurzweil has imagined for our society. The point of technological advancement when humans move from being a body to being a pattern of information is called “singularity.” Technology is advancing rapidly, and there will come a time in the near future when it helps humans transcend their nature. 5 min read ⌚ When Humans Transcend Biology

Raymond kurzweil the singularity is near