Is The Singularity Nearer?

Evaluating Ray Kurzweil's Predictions and the March Toward the Singularity

In the realms of technology and futurology, few names resonate as strongly as Ray Kurzweil. An inventor, computer scientist, and a bona fide futurist, Kurzweil catapulted into the public consciousness (and every late-night conversation I’ve had since) with his groundbreaking book "The Singularity is Near" back in 2005. The book presented a tantalizing v…