Kurzweil, Ray

The age of spiritual machines : when computers exceed human intelligence by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
14 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 2,039 libraries worldwide
"The Age of Spiritual Machines is no mere list of predictions but a prophetic blueprint for the future. Kurzweil guides us through the inexorable advances that will result in computers exceeding the memory capacity and computational ability of the human brain. According to Kurzweil, machines will achieve all this by 2020, with human attributes not far behind. We will begin to have relationships with automated personalities and use them as teachers, companions, and lovers. A mere ten years later, information will be fed straight into our brains along direct neural pathways; computers, for their part, will have read all the world's literature. The distinction between us and computers will have become sufficiently blurred that when the machines claim to be conscious, we will believe them."--BOOK JACKET.

The singularity is near : when humans transcend biology by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
14 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,825 libraries worldwide
A controversial scientific vision predicts a time in which humans and machines will merge and create a new form of non-biological intelligence, explaining how the occurrence will solve such issues as pollution, hunger, and aging.

The age of intelligent machines by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
16 editions published between 1987 and 1999 in English and German and held by 1,699 libraries worldwide
Explores the technological frontiers of artificial intelligence; defines expert systems and shows current AI applications in many fields. Leading AI experts discuss their research and their hopes for the future.

Fantastic voyage : live long enough to live forever by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
6 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and Korean and held by 676 libraries worldwide
Presents information about aging and illness, offers a program of diet and lifestyle choices allowing people to live longer and avoid sickness, and examines current and future roles for biotechnology and nanotechnology in health.

The 10% solution for a healthy life : how to eliminate virtually all risk of heart disease and cancer by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
5 editions published between 1993 and 1998 in English and held by 666 libraries worldwide
A scientist establishes the relationship between diet, well-being, and longevity. Kurzweil recommends limiting fat consumption to 10 percent of the daily diet, coupled with a moderate exercise program and a life-style designed to control stress. Includes recipes, a glossary, and charts listing the nutritional content of certain foods.

Transcend : nine steps to living well forever by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
2 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 266 libraries worldwide
TRANSCEND: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever presents a practical, enjoyable program so that readers can live long enough (and remain healthy long enough) to take full advantage of the biotech and nanotech advances that have already begun and will be occurring at an accelerating pace during the years ahead. To help readers remember the nine key components of the program, Ray and Terry have arranged them into a mnemonic: Talk with your doctor Relaxation Assessment Nutrition Supplementation Calorie reduction Exercise New technologies Detoxification This easy-to-follow program will help readers transcend the boundaries of our genetic legacy and live long enough to live forever. - from publisher description.

Computers ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide
Chronicles the evolution of the computer, from its origins as a simple counting machine to the personal computer, Windows, and the World Wide Web.

The age of spiritual machines by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
15 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in 5 languages and held by 164 libraries worldwide
The famous inventor Ray Kurzweil makes predictions for the future of the relationship between humans and computers.

The age of spiritual machines : how we will live, work and think in the new age of intelligent machines by Ray Kurzweil ( Book )
9 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and German and held by 116 libraries worldwide

The age of intelligent machines intelligence it's amazing by Ray Kurzweil ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 99 libraries worldwide
Explores the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and expert systems and demonstrates some current AI applications, such as a music syunthesizer that talks and a machine that reads books aloud, demonstrated by musician Stevie Wonder.