Moonshots with Peter Diamandis The Singularity Countdown: AGI by 2029, Humans Merge with AI, and Intelligence Multiplies 1000x | Ray Kurzweil | 223
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Jan 20, 2026 
Ray Kurzweil, an iconic inventor and futurist known for his accurate tech predictions, dives deep into the evolution of artificial intelligence. He discusses his forecast of achieving AGI by 2029 and explores the implications of the singularity around 2045. Kurzweil reveals how exponential thinking informs his work and touches on the ethics of assisted dying and cryonics. He predicts a decade of revolutionary advancements, including longevity breakthroughs and high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces, ultimately envisioning a future where avatars could surpass human memory.
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AGI Timeline And Human-AI Merge
- Ray Kurzweil predicts human-level AGI by 2029 and a thousand-fold intelligence increase by 2045 through merging with AI.
- He expects integration so seamless we won't distinguish biological from computational ideas.
Biology Simulation Will Speed Medical Breakthroughs
- Kurzweil argues many biological problems will be solvable by rapid simulation of biology within a few years.
- He expects millions or billions of simulations in a weekend to accelerate drug discovery and medical advances.
Shift From 'If' To 'How' About AI
- Accept that AI progress is coming and focus on shaping its impact rather than denying it.
- Engage in the debate about whether AI will benefit humanity and work to steer outcomes positively.
