The singularity is nigh [General Forecasts]

The technological singularity point when the distinctions between man and machine will disappear is approaching. When Humans Transcend Biology' is a best-selling book published in 2005 by Raymond Kurzweil. The book remained at the top of the charts in science and technology for many months, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates wrote: "Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future Of artificial intelligence. His intriguing new book envisions a future in which information technologies have advanced so far and fast that they enable humanity to transcend its biological limitations transforming our Uvea in ways we can't yet Imagine. The singularity will be an extremely disruptive, worldaltering event that will change forever the course of human history.