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📘 The age of intelligent machines by Ray Kurzweil

Ray Kurzweil examines the history, science, and future of artificial intelligence, tracing its philosophical origins, mathematical foundations, and modern advances. He discusses how the human brain—three pounds of matter—creates thought, and explores the potential of machines that surpass human intelligence in speed and memory. Through a blend of narrative and illustrations, Kurzweil makes complex ideas accessible to non‑specialists, while accompanied articles from thinkers such as Daniel Dennett, Sherry Turkle, and Marvin Minsky elaborate on current debates in the field.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Technology & Computing/Artificial Intelligence

Authors: Ray Kurzweil

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