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michelekendzie 's review for:
The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology
by Ray Kurzweil
First of all, this book is old. 2005. That’s a problem for a book discussing the future into which we’re speeding. But I have always been fascinated by ideas about the future and Joe Scott, of one of my new favorite YouTube channels this year, recommended it.
It’s a big, complex book. I didn’t understand some of it. But I was determined. And it was very interesting and gave me hope. I have been a little skeptical about some predictions but this book made me understand how they are possible, even probable.
I’m consuming related, more recent content too. The timeline presented in this book is not perfectly accurate but that doesn’t mean the ideas are impossible.
If you’re interested but don’t have time to read a heavy book, he has a website and there are plenty of newer resources available online. But if you want to get a deep discussion about the Singularity I recommend this book.
It’s a big, complex book. I didn’t understand some of it. But I was determined. And it was very interesting and gave me hope. I have been a little skeptical about some predictions but this book made me understand how they are possible, even probable.
I’m consuming related, more recent content too. The timeline presented in this book is not perfectly accurate but that doesn’t mean the ideas are impossible.
If you’re interested but don’t have time to read a heavy book, he has a website and there are plenty of newer resources available online. But if you want to get a deep discussion about the Singularity I recommend this book.