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Žijte tak dlouho, abyste mohli žít navždy V této knize její autoři spojili své síly, aby se zabývali úžasným přínosem slibného vývoje lékařské vědy pro lidské zdraví a délku života i tím, co můžete udělat už dnes, abyste plně využili tohoto překvapivého pokroku. Kurzweil a Grossman citují výsledky vědeckých výzkumů, které znějí stejně radikálně jako science fiction. Nabízejí svůj program zaměřený na zpomalení procesu stárnutí a nemocí, který vám umožní dožít se v dobrém zdraví a duševní pohodě doby, kdy budou dostupné technologie, jež maximálně prodlouží lidský život a současně jej obohatí. Tento most do budoucnosti umožní těm, kdo mají zájem, najít cestu z tohoto století do století příštího....i dál.

Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near (Duckworth) and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, and major films (Her, Lucy, Ex Machina). During the succeeding decade many of his predictions about tech advancements have been borne out. In this entirely new book Kurzweil takes a fresh perspective on advances in the singularity - assessing many of his predictions and examining the novel advancements to a revolution in knowledge and an expansion of human potential.

Comparing the human brain with so-called artificial intelligence, the author probes past, present, and future attempts to create machine intelligence

“Startling in scope and bravado.” —Janet Maslin,  The New York Times“Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.” — Los Angeles Times“Elaborate, smart and persuasive.” — The Boston Globe“A pleasure to read.” — The Wall Street JournalOne of  CBS News ’s Best Fall Books of 2005  •  Among  St Louis Post-Dispatch ’s Best Nonfiction Books of 2005  •  One of Amazon.com’s Best Science Books of 2005A radical and optimistic view of the future course of human development from t he bestselling author of  How to Create a Mind and The Singularity is Nearer  who Bill Gates calls “the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence”For over three decades, Ray Kurzweil has been one of the most respected and provocative advocates of the role of technology in our future. In his classic The Age of Spiritual Machines , he argued that computers would soon rival the full range of human intelligence at its best. Now he examines the next step in this inexorable evolutionary the union of human and machine, in which the knowledge and skills embedded in our brains will be combined with the vastly greater capacity, speed, and knowledge-sharing ability of our creations.

In Transcend, famed futurist Ray Kurzweil and his coauthor Terry Grossman, MD, present a cutting edge, accessible program based on the vanguard in nutrition and science. They’ve distilled thousands of scientific studies to make the case that new developments in medicine and technology will allow us to radically extend our life expectancies and slow the aging process. Transcend gives you the practical tools you need to live long enough (and remain healthy long enough) to take full advantage of the biotech and nanotech advances that have already begun and will continue to occur at an accelerating pace during the years ahead. To help you remember the nine key components of the program, Ray and Terry have arranged them into a mnemonic: Talk with your doctor, Relaxation, Assessment, Nutrition, Supplements, Calorie reduction, Exercise, New technologies, Detoxification. This easy-to-follow program will help you transcend the boundaries of your genetic legacy and live long enough to live forever.

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

'Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence.' Bill Gates In How to Create a Mind, Ray Kurzweil offers a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilisation: reverse engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and using that knowledge to create even more intelligent machines. Kurzweil explores how the brain functions, how the mind emerges from the brain, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence in addressing the world’s problems. He thoughtfully examines emotional and moral intelligence and the origins of consciousness and envisions the radical - arguably inevitable - future of our merging with the intelligent technology we are creating.

Ray Kurzweil is the inventor of the most innovative and compelling technology of our era, an international authority on artificial intelligence, and one of our greatest living visionaries. Now he offers a framework for envisioning the twenty-first century--an age in which the marriage of human sensitivity and artificial intelligence fundamentally alters and improves the way we live. Kurzweil's prophetic blueprint for the future takes us through the advances that inexorably result in computers exceeding the memory capacity and computational ability of the human brain by the year 2020 (with human-level capabilities not far behind); in relationships with automated personalities who will be our teachers, companions, and lovers; and in information fed straight into our brains along direct neural pathways. Optimistic and challenging, thought-provoking and engaging, The Age of Spiritual Machines is the ultimate guide on our road into the next century.

After Shock marks the 50-year anniversary of Alvin Toffler's, Future Shock . The compendium of essays comprising this landmark volume offers insightful reflections on the classic text and presents compelling and surprising views of the future--through the very unique lenses of more than 100 of the world's foremost futurists, including David Brin, Po Bronson, Sanjiv Chopra, George Gilder, Newt Gingrich, Alan Kay, Ray Kurzweil, Jane McGonigal, Lord Martin Rees, Byron Reese, and many other luminaries.

Novel tells the story of a precocious young girl who uses her intelligence and accelerating technology to solve humanity's grandest challenges. Now if only we can find more courageous visionaries like Danielle. Written as an alternative history, Danielle's journey as a driven young girl brings her face to face with many important figures from recent history and our modern world. Told through the eyes of Danielle's equally remarkable sister Claire, a girl adopted from Haiti after surviving the earthquake, this story shows all readers a hopeful vision of humanity's future - and how to achieve it. The novel features 24 graphic novel style illustrations, one for each year of Danielle's life. Accompanying the novel are two nonfiction companion books by the author. How You Can Be a Danielle is a call to action, providing pragmatic, thought-provoking and clear guidance on how readers can be inspired to emulate Danielle and help bring about a better world. A Chronicle of Ideas: A Guide for Superheroines (and Superheroes) provides Kurzweil's and Danielle's unique spin on 282 concepts presented in the novel. Publisher

Exploring the intersection of spirituality and ethics, this volume delves into critical questions surrounding human enhancement and artificial intelligence. Contributors examine the implications of technological advancements on human identity, addressing topics such as the limits of biological improvement, the nature of AI personhood, and the spiritual dimensions of artificial intelligence. With insights from both established and emerging thinkers, the book offers a comprehensive look at the ethical landscape of our evolving relationship with technology and its impact on humanity.

Inhaltsübersicht: Teil I. Die Vergangenheit unter der Lupe, Teil II. Die Vorbereitung der Gegenwart, Teil III: Blick in die Zukunft

Ray Kurzweil entwirft in seinem neuesten Buch eine faszinierende Vision einer Zukunft, in der Mensch und Maschine eng verbunden sind und KI unser Leben revolutioniert. Er beschreibt Fortschritte in Gesundheit und Lebensqualität, warnt jedoch auch vor den Gefahren unkontrollierter KI-Entwicklung. Die Richtung dieser Reise liegt in unseren Händen.

Der Autor, KI-Forscher, -Erfinder und erfolgreicher Unternehmer, setzt sich in diesem Buch mit allen Aspekten der wichtigsten Gegenwartstechnologie auseinander. Kurzweil erzählt die Geschichte der KI und gibt in leicht faßlicher Form eine Einführung in die philosophischen, mathematischen, mechanischen, elektronischen und logischen Grundlagen. Im zweiten Teil bietet er mit vielen anschaulichen Beispielen einen breiten Überblick über alle Arbeitsgebiete der KI, über die Leistungsfähigkeit der Systeme und über die Methoden, mit denen Forscher und Techniker ihre Maschinen intelligent machen. Der dritte Teil schließt mit einem fundierten Ausblick auf das kommende Jahrzehnt, auf die technischen Entwicklungen der nahen Zukunft, ihre sozialen Implikationen und ihre Bedeutung für unser, das menschliche Selbstverständnis ab. »Philosophische, soziologische und psychologische Fragestellungen rollt der Herausgeber in dem prächtig ausgestatteten Sammelband auf.« PC-WELT

Das Jahr 2045 markiert einen historischen Meilenstein: Es ist das Jahr, in dem der Mensch seine biologischen Begrenzungen mithilfe der Technik überwinden wird. Diese als technologische Singularität bekannt gewordene Revolution wird die Menschheit für immer verändern. Googles Chefingenieur Ray Kurzweil, dessen wahnwitzigen Visionen in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten immer wieder genau ins Schwarze trafen, zeichnet in diesem Klassiker des Transhumanismus mit beispielloser Detailwut eine bunt schillernde Momentaufnahme der technischen Evolution und legt dar, weshalb diese so bald kein Ende finden, sondern im Gegenteil immer weiter an Dynamik gewinnen wird. Daraus ergibt sich eine ebenso faszinierende wie schockierende Vision für die Zukunft der Menschheit.