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lorinlee 's review for:
The Age of Spiritual Machines
by Ray Kurzweil
This is an amazing book. A futurist, Ray Kurzweil not only writes about technology, specifically, technology related to computing, he is a creator of technologies which have made computers 'smarter.' About half of the book is devoted to scenarios: the shape of technology in the society of 1999, 2009, 2019, 2029, and 2099. These are fascinating and provide a treasure trove for science fiction writers.A time line traces a variety of technological developments, scientific theories and thought modes , starting 10-15 billion years back (this will drive fundamentalists nuts) and running forward to 2099.A glossary provides a guide to the meaning of terms used. Notes outline the sources for each chapter, Suggested Readings provide an impressive array of materials, and a separate list of Web Links completes the book.