Saturday, July 03, 2010

Ray Kurzweil On 'The Singularity' Future -- Ray Kurzweil -- InformationWeek

I look forward to seeing this movie

Kurzweil's books have attracted a wide following and his latest project, a film, The Singularity is Near: A True Story About the Future, evokes a more immediate visceral reaction to his projections on how an ever accelerating technology will increasingly reshape the very fabric of our physical reality and living experience.

The movie utilizes the device of dual story lines. The main thrust is a high-level review of technological trends presented through snippets of Kurzweil's interactions with about 20 leading technologists/scientists and futurists. Most are squarely on-board with Ray, agreeing that we are on the cusp of an epochal shift and eager to discuss the profound implications on a range of fields including energy, medicine, health, and law.

Ray Kurzweil On 'The Singularity' Future -- Ray Kurzweil -- InformationWeek

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