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A review by mandi_lyell
How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed by Ray Kurzweil
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book, and I think I can compare Kurzweil's ease of explanation and encouragement of understanding to that of Michio Kaku...I love reading both of these authors. They seem to really focus on making things clear to the average reader.
Kurzweil has a rather intelligent way of putting his ideas in layman's terms, and I think this is important because it shows that he truly understands what he is promoting. He is very optimistic about humanity, (and sometimes this enthusiasm is a little ambitious, I think...) Of course, I am no scientist, but my interest in his theories and the university which he sponsors has truly been sparked. I agree with most of his views, personally. He is difficult to debate on most discussions.
I recommend anyone read this book who is interested in Artificial intelligence, technology, singularity theories, conscious spirituality or any type of interest in human biology and evolution... Especially psychological and cognitive development. All of these doors are opened or knocked upon by Kurzweil and are quite inspirational and convincing.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Kurzweil has a rather intelligent way of putting his ideas in layman's terms, and I think this is important because it shows that he truly understands what he is promoting. He is very optimistic about humanity, (and sometimes this enthusiasm is a little ambitious, I think...) Of course, I am no scientist, but my interest in his theories and the university which he sponsors has truly been sparked. I agree with most of his views, personally. He is difficult to debate on most discussions.
I recommend anyone read this book who is interested in Artificial intelligence, technology, singularity theories, conscious spirituality or any type of interest in human biology and evolution... Especially psychological and cognitive development. All of these doors are opened or knocked upon by Kurzweil and are quite inspirational and convincing.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.