Thank you for the kind reply and I apologize for the lengthy delay… Honestly I posted Kurzweil’s review only for another perspective (and what I considered an honest perspective)
You are extremely perceptive by noticing the “cheering squad”; I would have missed it otherwise. Though I believe that any big hitting scientist like Kurzweil or Wolfram (respectively), as well as athletes, need to have their ego when up to bat.
Truly, I am happy to see anyone try to advance science that does not think they must stay in the Darwinian box. (no matter how far they dare to stray)
There is a simple equation for “let there be light”, but my writing it or speaking it will not make it happen.
Heartlander, I was glad for the Kurzweil essay. I learned a lot from it. Thank you!
Post #194 should have been addressed to you. Chalk it up to an oversight (or an underachievement) on my part. If you have the time and interest to read it at all, I'd love to hear your thoughts. best, bb.