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Ray Kurzweil

Ray Kurzweil is an American computer scientist, author, entrepreneur, futurist and inventor, born on 12 February 1948 in Queens. Best-known works include predictions made by Ray Kurzweil. Honours include Grace Murray Hopper Award, Lemelson–MIT Prize and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Ray Kurzweil, mostly business and philosophy, published by Viking, first published in 2024.

Born 12 February 1948, QueensFrom United States
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The Singularity Is Nearer cover
The Singularity Is Nearer2024 · ★ 4.0
GenresBusiness 1Philosophy 1Science 1PublishersViking

Awards & honours

8 recorded

Literary prizes

Migel Medal 2004Lemelson–MIT Prize 2001Dickson Prize in Science 1995Grace Murray Hopper Award 1978Dickson Prize

Honours & fellowships

National Inventors Hall of Fame 2002National Medal of Technology and Innovation 1999ACM Fellow 1994

Books

1 book
The Singularity Is Nearer cover
The Singularity Is Nearer2024 · ★ 4.0

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We have reviewed 1 book by Ray Kurzweil: The Singularity Is Nearer.

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