Posted on 09/22/2009 5:48:59 PM PDT by Steelfish
Immortality Only 20 Years Away Says Scientist
Scientist Ray Kurzweil claims humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time through nanotechnology and an increased understanding of how the body works.
By Amy Willis 22 Sep 2009
Ray Kurzweil claims we could all be cyborgs in 20 years.
The 61-year-old American, who has predicted new technologies arriving before, says our understanding of genes and computer technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. He says theoretically, at the rate our understanding is increasing, nanotechnologies capable of replacing many of our vital organs could be available in 20 years time.
Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched, artificial pancreases and neural implants are already available.
Mr Kurzweil calls his theory the Law of Accelerating Returns. Writing in The Sun, Mr Kurzweil said: "I and many other scientists now believe that in around 20 years we will have the means to reprogramme our bodies' stone-age software so we can halt, then reverse, ageing. Then nanotechnology will let us live for ever.
"Ultimately, nanobots will replace blood cells and do their work thousands of times more effectively. "Within 25 years we will be able to do an Olympic sprint for 15 minutes without taking a breath, or go scuba-diving for four hours without oxygen.
"Heart-attack victims – who haven't taken advantage of widely available bionic hearts – will calmly drive to the doctors for a minor operation as their blood bots keep them alive. "Nanotechnology will extend our mental capacities to such an extent we will be able to write books within minutes.
"If we want to go into virtual-reality mode, nanobots will shut down brain signals and take us wherever we want to go. Virtual sex will become commonplace. "
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
not under Obama.
Obama needs more dead people.
All restaurants will also be bought out by Taco Bell.
Yeah but Ray Kurzweil forgets that with Obamacare we will not see it. Obama will keep lowering the age to kill off seniors. The Greatest Generation has to be put down ASAP. They actually know what The Constitution is.
“Immortality only 20 years away say scientists”
Really....
Like such a claim has never been made before.
Too bad though, Algore already said the world will be over well before that. Global warming, you know. Or the super volcanoes may go off before then, or maybe we’ll run out of oil before then.
All the politicians, however, applauded in ecstacy, for now they’d have limitless taxes they could extract from people forever.
Immortal no thanks
>> Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched
They do.
All I need to know is: what nanotechnology company is Kurzweil promoting, investing in, or “consulting” for, and when does he think the IPO will happen?
“Virtual sex will become commonplace.”
Some might say we’ve had that since the first issue of Playboy.
Others would say we’ve had it since the first human “imagined”.
(Love the reference)
It’s called masturbation. Playboy capitalized on that 60 years ago.
When will Social Security kick in?
“Immortality Only 20 Years Away Says Scientist [Predicts”Virtual Sex Will Become Commonplace”]”
Was that a typo? Did he mean “Immorality”?
..... and Obama claims this would not add to the deficit.
I'm planning on having my freepbot take over when I'm gone.
Oh Hey Look! Whaddaya know? Ol’ Nervous Tick shoots and scores again!
http://www.kurzweiltech.com/ktiflash.html
Click through to...
“Ray Kurzweil & Terry Grossman’s Longevity Products
Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman M.D. have written a new health book called TRANSCEND: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever, which takes into account the research and insights gained since their book Fantastic Voyage presented the scientific case for radical life extension.
TRANSCEND, available in stores starting April 28, presents a practical plan to attain optimal health and enjoy a longer quality lifespan, as well as updated recommendations and details on personalizing your longevity program.”
Yup, follow the money. Yet another charlatan, a predator in a country loaded with pseudo-scientific suckers that are easy marks.
“nanobots will replace blood cells and do their work thousands of times more effectively”
This is nonsense.
I have been having virtual sex for quite some time. Virtually none at all.
Its next best thing to being there.
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