A prominent computer scientist has made a startling claim: technology could make humans immortal by 2030, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a central role in this revolutionary development.
The Scientist Behind the Claim
According to a report by The Times of India, the claim comes from Ray Kurzweil, a veteran computer scientist and former Google engineer. Kurzweil, who has received the National Medal of Technology (1999) and been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (2002), believes that a combination of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and AI could dramatically extend human life, potentially making death a thing of the past.
AI as the Key to Immortality
In his book, The Singularity Is Near, Kurzweil argues that by 2029, AI will match human intelligence, passing the Turing Test, which measures a machine’s ability to exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human. Once AI reaches this level, it could unlock ways to keep the human body youthful, disease-free, and highly resilient.
Humans Becoming Super-Intelligent
Kurzweil predicts that by 2045, the world will reach a point called the Singularity, when human intelligence merges with AI, exponentially increasing human cognitive power. At this stage, humans connected with machines could become super-intelligent, solving problems and understanding the universe in ways previously unimaginable.
Nanobots for Internal Body Repair
A particularly fascinating part of Kurzweil’s vision involves nanobots—tiny robots invisible to the naked eye—that will repair cells, fight aging, combat diseases, and optimize nutrition. These nanobots would operate within the digestive system and bloodstream, communicating wirelessly to maintain and improve the body’s functions.
Past Predictions Support His Credibility
Kurzweil has a strong track record of accurate predictions. Studies indicate that 86% of his forecasts from the 1990s came true, including the rise of laptops, high-speed internet, and the defeat of chess champion Garry Kasparov by IBM’s Deep Blue computer. Visionaries like Peter Thiel and Jeff Bezos have invested in projects based on his ideas.
While some consider Kurzweil’s predictions visionary, others view them as futuristic speculation. Yet, his work continues to generate global discussion about AI, human longevity, and the future of life itself.
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