TRANSCEND: NINE STEPS TO LIVING WELL FOREVER PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Ray Kurzweil,Terry Grossman | 480 pages | 21 Dec 2010 | RODALE PRESS | 9781605292076 | English | Emmaus, PA, United States Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever PDF Book Archived from the original on 17 October Like some other Kurzweil books, he really catches your attention with some insane predictions. Error rating book. These are brain extenders that we have created to expand our own mental reach. He was involved with computers by the age of 12 in , when only a dozen computers existed in all of New York City, and built computing devices and statistical programs for the predecessor of Head Start. He obtained a B. Each chapter has its purpose and a plan for us readers to start applying the information. Ray's ideas are definitely futuristic. Inventing is a lot like surfing: you have to anticipate and catch the wave at just the right moment. The only thing I didn't like was their suggestion to eat so many dietary supplements such as vitamins and not including more defined suggestions on how to combine them. Aug 04, DJ rated it liked it. Products include the Kurzweil text-to-speech converter software program, which enables a computer to read electronic and scanned text aloud to blind or visually impaired users, and the Kurzweil program, which is a multifaceted electronic learning system that helps with reading, writing, and study skills. This is a 'how to Top charts. In , Visioneer, Inc. Development of these technologies was completed at other institutions such as Bell Labs, and on January 13, , the finished product was unveiled during a news conference headed by him and the leaders of the National Federation of the Blind. Get A Copy. A lot of actual actionable advice on long-term health improvements with reasonable explanations. Barnum and Ed Feigenbaum , Kurzweil had no problems talking up his technical prowess. The newer machine is portable and scans text through digital camera images, while the older machine is large and scans text through flatbed scanning. That may sound like a fatuous statement to accompany some woolly, magical thinking guide, but everything here is based on the latest scientific studies all referenced, if you don't want to take the authors at their word. Raymond Kurzweil is an inventor and futurist who has published books on health, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the technological singularity. I am convinced of the book's premise: medicine is now an information technology. I need twenty words to get this review posted so hopefully this will do. November 17, However, he suggests that we have the scientific tools to successfully defend against these attacks, similar to the way we defend against computer software viruses. More Details Archived from the original on 8 May If you haven't heard of record- smashing singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, is there any hope for you? Kurzweil then found a doctor Terry Grossman , M. Center for Responsible Nanotechnology. I plan on using it as a handy manual to manage my current health needs. May 30, The machine was capable of imitating a number of instruments, and in tests musicians were unable to discern the difference between the Kurzweil K on piano mode from a normal grand piano. I guess I expected more from Ray Kurzweil. Singularity University. We need to adapt to the new paradigm and seek doctors in tune with the times and capable of absorbing the rapid changes we encounter as the singularity nears. The New York Times. According to Kurzweil, we only need to capture 1 part in 10, of the energy from the Sun that hits Earth's surface to meet all of humanity's energy needs. Kurzweil was working with the Army Science Board in to develop a rapid response system to deal with the possible abuse of biotechnology. Sadly, the authors did not leave out their futuristic visions - I certainly did not appreciate t Having read and enjoyed Fantastic Voyage, I expected a lot from Transcend. Thi Don't trust men to come up with diets that include enough heme iron for the woman of childbearing age. Want to live forever? This easy-to-follow program will help you transcend the boundaries of your genetic legacy and live long enough to live forever. 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. Another study was on multivitamins, again a meta-analysis, and it co The book has a lot of information on supplements and behaviors that might be useful in extending life. Retrieved February 11, TRANSCEND: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever presents a practical, enjoyable program so that readers can live long enough and remain healthy long enough to take full advantage of the biotech and nanotech advances that have already begun and will be occurring at an accelerating pace during the years ahead. He has one sibling, his sister Enid. Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever Writer Each chapter has its purpose and a plan for us readers to start applying the information. Computerworld — Google Books. In Kurzweils "the singularity is near" some of his most extreme positions seem to revolve around life extension. I enjoy Ray Kursweil's thoughts on technology - and I'll be watching how the medical field will evolve in the next years. Kurzweil never hesitate The use of "Future Ray" and "Future Terry" is a bit corny and the loads of information on supplements, diets and novel medical diagnostics can be a bit overwhelming. Book TV. I am convinced of the book's premise: medicine is now an information technology. Of the predictions, Kurzweil claimed that were "entirely correct", 12 were "essentially correct", 17 were "partially correct", and only 3 were "wrong". Her research interests and publications are in the area of psychotherapy practice. Archived from the original on 20 February The Singularity Is Near , p. Jan 31, Angela Shurina rated it really liked it. Open Preview See a Problem? Views Read Edit View history. In all, he recommends that other people emulate his health practices to the best of their abilities. Bill Joy , cofounder of Sun Microsystems , agrees with Kurzweil's timeline of future progress, but thinks that technologies such as AI, nanotechnology and advanced biotechnology will create a dystopian world. Don't trust men to come up with diets that include enough heme iron for the woman of childbearing age. This feat would be achieved by exhumation and extraction of DNA, constructing a clone of Fredric and retrieving memories and recollections—from Ray's mind—of his father. Interesting health 'facts' although I'm sure most will be laughed at as false by future more advanced generations. This book is really a treasure and using it I hope that I can fix at least a small part of this broken world. Anarcho-transhumanism Democratic transhumanism Libertarian transhumanism Techno-progressivism. Retrieved July 26, Center for Responsible Nanotechnology. Retrieved 26 October Other than that qualms, this book seemed fairly similar to the other books I've read on being healthy. Kurzweil also serves as an active Overseer at Boston Children's Museum. While being interviewed for a February issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Kurzweil expressed a desire to construct a genetic copy of his late father, Fredric Kurzweil, from DNA within his grave site. Kurzweil says that a machine will pass the Turing test by , and that around , "the pace of change will be so astonishingly quick that we won't be able to keep up, unless we enhance our own intelligence by merging with the intelligent machines we are creating". Having read and enjoyed Fantastic Voyage, I expected a lot from Transcend. Kurzweil's standing as a futurist and transhumanist has led to his involvement in several singularity-themed organizations. The majority of the book is about how to stay healthy and actually live long enough to reap the benefits of the future. Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever Reviews Kurzweil says that a machine will pass the Turing test by , and that around , "the pace of change will be so astonishingly quick that we won't be able to keep up, unless we enhance our own intelligence by merging with the intelligent machines we are creating". Namespaces Article Talk. Kurzweil also serves as an active Overseer at Boston Children's Museum. Kurzweil's next business venture was in the realm of electronic music technology. Open Preview See a Problem? Archived from the original on Several important factors such as the role of the sunlight exposure are only briefly mentioned and need deeper coverage. Boy Crazy! My thoughts are more in line with those of Jaron Lanier, who points out that while hardware might be getting faster all the time, software is shit I am paraphrasing his argument. He has testified before Congress on the subject of nanotechnology , advocating that nanotechnology has the potential to solve serious global problems such as poverty, disease, and climate change. Something extraordinary. He has stated that the ultimate aim is to improve the performance of FatKat's A. New arrivals. Grossman lives in Colorado. Anarcho-transhumanism Democratic transhumanism Libertarian transhumanism Techno-progressivism. Another study was on multivitamins, again a meta-analysis, and it concluded that there is no demonstrable benefit in taking such vitamins. This easy-to-follow program will help you transcend the boundaries of your genetic legacy and live long enough to live forever. Someone with Kurzweil's background should understand concepts like intractability.