Kurzweil, Ray

Inventor and theorist Ray Kurzweil describes his new theory of how the thinking part of the brain works.

Discusses the scientific potential represented by intelligent machines and their social implications.

Examines the union of minds and machines which will multiply our creativity. Describes the six epochs of physics and chemistry, biology and DNA, brains, technology, and the merger of human technology with human intelligence. Argues that "singularity is near." Also responds to his critics in several areas.

Predicts what technological advances will take place in the twenty-first century and discusses how the line between man and machine will blur as computers begin to take over more aspects of everyday life.

Examines the union of human and machine at the dawn of the twenty-first century, explaining how the knowledge and skills of the human brain can be combined with the greater capacity, speed, and knowledge-sharing ability of machines to create beings that have the potential to be more productive and intelligent than humans.