Ray Kurzweil
Biography:
Ray Kurzweil is one of the world's leading inventors, thinkers, and futurists. Called the restless genius by the Wall Street Journal and the ultimate thinking machine by Forbes magazine, Kurzweil's ideas on the future have been touted by his many fans, who range from Bill Gates to Bill Clinton. Time magazine writes, Kurzweil's eclectic career and propensity of combining science with practical often humanitarian applications have inspired comparisons with Thomas Edison.
A recipient of the National Medal of Technology and an inductee in the National Inventors Hall of Fame, among many other honors, he is the author of four books: The Age of Spiritual Machines, The 10% Solution for a Healthy Life, The Age of Intelligent Machines, and Fantastic Voyage.
Past Shows:
Transhumanism Roundtable
Five guests participated in a roundtable discussion about transhumanism, a movement that looks ahead to augmentation of human capabilities. ... More »
Host: George NooryLife Extension
Inventor, author, and futurist Ray Kurzweil discussed his recent book, Fantastic Voyage (co-authored with past C2C guest Terry Grossman), which suggests those alive today can slow down the aging process long enough to reap the rewards of future life-extending technologies. Kurzweil believes technological and biological advancements will allow people to arrest the aging process within 20 years, and perhaps even reverse it within 30 years. ... More »
Host: Art Bell