As man increasingly understands nature he increases control of nature. Technology advances exponentially.
The Law of Accelerating Returns Just now entering the knee of technology curve. Obviously conscious man has plenty of ability to control nature beyond what nature itself alone could create. He has sent probes beyond our solar system. How long (or short) until conscious beings control the cosmos for their benefit or even create new universes?
[How long (or short) until conscious beings control the cosmos for their benefit or even create new universes?]
Kurzweil is terrified of his own death and he is obsessed with avoiding the unavoidable. IMHO, this obsession is nudging him ever closer towards insanity.
Carefull lad, there be dragons there.