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Immortality Only 20 Years Away, Scientist Says
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by candice.tsuei | September 23, 2009 at 09:53 am
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An American scientist, Ray Kurzweil, claims that humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time, thanks to nanotechnology and increased understanding of how our body works.
The 61-year-old scientist said that at the rate our understanding is increasing and nanotechnology is evolving, we will be be able to replace many of our vital organs in 20 years, and we will have the means to reprogram our genes so that we can halt and even perhaps reverse aging. Calling his theory "Law of Accelerating Returns," Mr. Kurzweil said,
"Ultimately, nanobots will replace blood cells and do their work thousands of times more effectively. Within 25 years we will be able to do an Olympic sprint for 15 minutes without taking a breath, or go scuba-diving for four hours without oxygen.
"Nanotechnology will extend our mental capacities to such an extent we will be able to write books within minutes. If we want to go into virtual-reality mode, nanobots will shut down brain signals and take us wherever we want to go. Virtual sex will become commonplace. And in our daily lives, hologram like figures will pop in our brain to explain what is happening.
While Kurzweil's theory may seem far-fetched, it is important to note that he has a long list of impressive credentials, including an MIT degree and several life-changing inventions, such as the first reading machine for the blind.
What do you think about living in a world where humans become immortal cyborgs?
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at 11:31 on September 23rd, 2009
Wow. I find this really hard to believe. But you never know what can happen in twenty years. Taking a step back and looking back on the advancements of cancer treatment, you never know what can happen. They have come so far with cancer treatment. What a world that would be.