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The Age of Spiritual Machines

When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence

Book • 2000

In 'The Age of Spiritual Machines,' Ray Kurzweil presents a prophetic blueprint for the future where the capabilities of computers and humans become increasingly intertwined.

The book explores the exponential growth of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, and predicts a future where computers will exceed human intelligence.

Kurzweil discusses the blurring of lines between human and machine, the emergence of new forms of intelligence, and the potential for humans to migrate their consciousness into machines.

The book is a thought-provoking analysis of human and artificial intelligence and their evolving relationship in the 21st century.

Mentioned by

Peter Diamandis

Brian McCullough

Meghan O'Gieblyn

Steve Jurvetson

Mentioned in 23 episodes

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when discussing the work of Ray Kurzweil.

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when discussing the possibility of merging human brains with technology.

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about the future of technology and its impact on society.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing his book "The Consciousness Explosion" and its relation to Kurzweil's work.

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Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

as a book that predicted technological advancements and their impact on society.

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Recommended by

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as a book that introduced her to transhumanism and the concept of singularity.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing the promises of uploading consciousness into the cloud.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he read that influenced his interest in AI.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that really influenced him, describing a future where machines have consciousness.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that sparked his interest in the future of AI.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the concept of the singularity and artificial intelligence.

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Recommended by

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as the most important book due to its graph on Moore's Law.

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Mentioned by

Sam Hammond

as the book that sparked his interest in AI in 2004.

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as mind-blowing books about AI and its future impact.

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’s thinking at an early age.

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Mentioned by

Paul Rodriguez

as a book about technology and the effects of the singularity.

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