Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil, the author of THE AGE OF SPIRITUAL MACHINES, provocatively argues that we are rapidly approaching the Singularity, a point in history in which advances in artificial intelligence, brain scanning, and nanotechnology will blur the division between humans and machines. When we are no longer limited by our current ...
In 2004, Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, MD, published "Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever." Their groundbreaking book marshaled thousands of scientific studies to make the case that new developments in medicine and technology will allow us to radically extend our life expectancies and slow down the aging process. Soon, our notion ...
One of the most respected scientists and futurists in America teams up with an expert on human longevity, to show how we can tap today's revolution in biotechnology and nanotechnology to virtually live forever. Startling discoveries in the areas of genomics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology are occurring every day. The rewards of this research, ...
The "ultimate thinking machine" ("Forbes")--whose predictions for the future are startling, provocative, and closer to fruition than one might think--takes a serious and surprising look at the future that reads like great science fiction and offers a framework for envisioning the 21st century. Illustrations & diagrams. (Technology)
Lavishly illustrated and easily accessible to the nonspecialist, The Age of Intelligent Machines provides the background needed for a full understanding of the enormous scientific potential represented by intelligent machines and of their equally profound philosophic, economic, and social implications.
Virtual Humans gives not just start to finish instructions for designing a charming synthetic person, but also a CD-ROM containing the tools and techniques to make it real.
Reducing the level of fat in the diet to 10 percent can dramatically reduce a person's risk of heart disease, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. This book provides readers with everything they need to know to accomplish this in just six weeks. Includes recipes, conversion charts, dining-out tips, exercise programs, and more.
In this new work, the author of "Biocosm" offers both a look into the past and a road map for the future of the universe. His book explores the mysteries of the universe and of consciousness and provides a frank and fascinating look at where our minds are taking us.
The text helps readers get up to speed on the use of emotionally intelligent interfaces (EII). EIIs are driven by data from previous customer transactions to provide each client with the individual attention they deserve. The book explains how to create the infrastructure needed to support EIIs.
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