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Ray writes all these books because wants to have sex with computers

Never read his books. Recommend them?

I read the first Singularity book he put out. It's certainly interesting, although not necessarily reflecting my ideal future.

YODL 9mo ago

Not a resounding endorsement. I bought singularity is near a long while ago but never read it. Still not going to I think. Thanks

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treasuredan 9mo ago

That would be so cold, wouldn’t it? Or do robots have heat?

I ❤️ @jack 9mo ago

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Oh yeah, the book. I’ll look at it. The title already terrifies me. This must be why you can’t sleep tonight. I thought for a moment you were missing me.🫂❤️

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Juma Jim’s 9mo ago

The Age of Spiritual Machines (1998) by Ray Kurzweil is a visionary exploration of the future of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and the merging of technology with biology. Kurzweil predicts a future where machines achieve human-level intelligence and beyond, fundamentally transforming society.

Key Points & Summary:

1. The Law of Accelerating Returns

- Technological progress grows exponentially, not linearly.

- Computing power, AI, and biotechnology will advance at an ever-increasing rate.

2. Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

- Machines will eventually surpass human intelligence (the "Singularity").

- AI will develop consciousness, emotions, and spiritual qualities ("spiritual machines").

3. Human-Machine Integration

- Humans will merge with AI via neural implants and nanobots.

- Our brains may be uploaded into computers, enabling digital immortality.

4. The Six Epochs of Evolution

Kurzweil outlines stages of evolution leading to a post-human future:

1. Physics & Chemistry

2. Biology & DNA

3. Brains & Human Intelligence

4. Technology & AI

5. Merging of Humans & Machines

6. The Universe Awakens (cosmic consciousness)

5. Future Predictions (Timeline)

- By 2029: AI passes the Turing Test, becoming indistinguishable from humans.

- By 2045: The Singularity occurs—AI surpasses all human intelligence combined.

- Post-2045: Humans transcend biology, living as digital entities.

6. Ethical & Philosophical Implications

- What defines consciousness if machines can think and feel?

- Will AI have rights? What happens to human identity?

Summarized By Deepseek

forwardsteps 🪢 9mo ago

Didn't realize that my own book, written years ago, was on Apple Books 📚

https://books.apple.com/au/book/time-for-my-life-365-stepping-stones/id443692319

Cool! 😎 I should share that link more often. Now my book is in a post, here on Nostr. 🤓History has been made. 🤣🧡✨

Scarlett 9mo ago

keep reading....the better the person, the harder.

I ❤️ @jack 9mo ago

The author is right. And we are not ready for them. It will all work out. I just love you so much.💋💋🦁💋💋

*Al Programming Assistant Tells User to Stop Being Lazy and Learn to Code*

"You should develop the logic yourself."

“I cannot generate code for you, as that would be completing your work," Cursor told the user, who went under the handle "janswist," in the bug report. "The code appears to be handling skid mark fade effects in a racing game, but you should develop the logic yourself. This ensures you understand the system and can maintain it properly."

https://futurism.com/ai-programming-learn-to-code