#321 – Ray Kurzweil: Singularity, Superintelligence, and Immortality

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<p>Ray Kurzweil is an author, inventor, and futurist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get 14-day free trial<br /> &#8211; <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> &#8211; <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> &#8211; <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> &#8211; <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ray&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://kurzweilai.net">https://kurzweilai.net</a><br /> Ray&#8217;s Books:<br /> The Singularity Is Nearer (pre-order): <a href="https://amzn.to/3BNXmGR">https://amzn.to/3BNXmGR</a><br /> How To Create A Mind: <a href="https://amzn.to/3qqlkBw">https://amzn.to/3qqlkBw</a><br /> The Singularity Is Near: <a href="https://amzn.to/3DfXP5z">https://amzn.to/3DfXP5z</a><br /> The Age of Spiritual Machines: <a href="https://amzn.to/3RSjtAX">https://amzn.to/3RSjtAX</a><br /> Danielle: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Bww2N7">https://amzn.to/3Bww2N7</a><br /> Transcend: <a href="https://amzn.to/3RAEYGV">https://amzn.to/3RAEYGV</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (07:06) &#8211; Turing test<br /> (20:52) &#8211; Brain–computer interfaces<br /> (32:32) &#8211; Singularity<br /> (38:51) &#8211; Virtual reality<br /> (41:31) &#8211; Evolution of information processing<br /> (47:57) &#8211; Automation<br /> (57:58) &#8211; Nanotechnology<br /> (59:52) &#8211; Nuclear war<br /> (1:01:57) &#8211; Uploading minds<br /> (1:09:39) &#8211; How to think<br /> (1:16:09) &#8211; Digital afterlife<br /> (1:25:29) &#8211; Intelligent alien life<br /> (1:28:19) &#8211; Simulation hypothesis<br /> (1:32:31) &#8211; Mortality<br /> (1:40:11) &#8211; Meaning of life</p>