Jimbo 175 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Immortality only 20 years away says scientist Scientist Ray Kurzweil claims humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time through nanotechnology and an increased understanding of how the body works. By Amy Willis Published: 11:23AM BST 22 Sep 2009 Ray Kurzweil claims we could all be cyborgs in 20 years. The 61-year-old American, who has predicted new technologies arriving before, says our understanding of genes and computer technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. He says theoretically, at the rate our understanding is increasing, nanotechnologies capable of replacing many of our vital organs could be available in 20 years time. Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched, artificial pancreases and neural implants are already available. Mr Kurzweil calls his theory the Law of Accelerating Returns. Writing in The Sun, Mr Kurzweil said: "I and many other scientists now believe that in around 20 years we will have the means to reprogramme our bodies' stone-age software so we can halt, then reverse, ageing. Then nanotechnology will let us live for ever. "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. "Heart-attack victims – who haven't taken advantage of widely available bionic hearts – will calmly drive to the doctors for a minor operation as their blood bots keep them alive. "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. "So we can look forward to a world where humans become cyborgs, with artificial limbs and organs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 bollocks, still if its true ill be about 40, sounds alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 fap nailed this in 1998 tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Virtual Sex would kill every economy on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Immortality only 20 years away says scientist Scientist Ray Kurzweil claims humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time through nanotechnology and an increased understanding of how the body works. By Amy Willis Published: 11:23AM BST 22 Sep 2009 Ray Kurzweil claims we could all be cyborgs in 20 years. The 61-year-old American, who has predicted new technologies arriving before, says our understanding of genes and computer technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. He says theoretically, at the rate our understanding is increasing, nanotechnologies capable of replacing many of our vital organs could be available in 20 years time. Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched, artificial pancreases and neural implants are already available. Mr Kurzweil calls his theory the Law of Accelerating Returns. Writing in The Sun, Mr Kurzweil said: "I and many other scientists now believe that in around 20 years we will have the means to reprogramme our bodies' stone-age software so we can halt, then reverse, ageing. Then nanotechnology will let us live for ever. "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. "Heart-attack victims – who haven't taken advantage of widely available bionic hearts – will calmly drive to the doctors for a minor operation as their blood bots keep them alive. "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. "So we can look forward to a world where humans become cyborgs, with artificial limbs and organs." The well-known scientific journal The Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Sounds like a load of shizzle. Can't help think this is a publicity stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I remember reading once that if you could keep a human body at it's most 'perfect' state it could live about 10,000 years. I think this was when you're about 7 years old or something, i.e. that's the age at which your body heals quickest / replaces cells most efficiently etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I remember reading once that if you could keep a human body at it's most 'perfect' state it could live about 10,000 years. I think this was when you're about 7 years old or something, i.e. that's the age at which your body heals quickest / replaces cells most efficiently etc. Imagine Mike Ashley in charge of the toon for the next 10,000 years. Or a 10,000 year old Peter Stringfellow appearing with his latest 18 year old girlfriend. Or 10,000 years of Donald Trump's iffy hairdo. 10,000 years of Jackie Collins. And Oprah Winfrey. And so on. I think I'd rather die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I remember reading once that if you could keep a human body at it's most 'perfect' state it could live about 10,000 years. I think this was when you're about 7 years old or something, i.e. that's the age at which your body heals quickest / replaces cells most efficiently etc. Imagine Mike Ashley in charge of the toon for the next 10,000 years. Or a 10,000 year old Peter Stringfellow appearing with his latest 18 year old girlfriend. Or 10,000 years of Donald Trump's iffy hairdo. 10,000 years of Jackie Collins. And Oprah Winfrey. And so on. I think I'd rather die And some posters on here I could mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 199 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 aren't these the same guys who in the 50's/60's told us we'd all be living on the moon, wearing bacofoil trousers and eating meals in pill form by now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11080 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Who wants to live forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Who wants to live forever? me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 aren't these the same guys who in the 50's/60's told us we'd all be living on the moon, wearing bacofoil trousers and eating meals in pill form by now?? Actually Parky does all of those things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Not sure id want tp live forever - but living a very long time sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Who wants to live forever? Gimme the prize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ray's a cool guy and all, but honestly. My parents still get crap cell phone reception at their house, but in 20 years we'll be immortal? Suresuresuresure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anth 113 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Assuming he is right, what would this prolonged living do to population levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11080 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Assuming he is right, what would this prolonged living do to population levels? Increase them? Does this immortality come with immunity from all disease, or just the aging process? What would it do to religion? Given most of them seem to have some eye on an "afterlife" as payment or punishment for your behaviour in this one? He is talking shit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 34484 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Immortality only 20 years away says scientist Scientist Ray Kurzweil claims humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time through nanotechnology and an increased understanding of how the body works. By Amy Willis Published: 11:23AM BST 22 Sep 2009 Ray Kurzweil claims we could all be cyborgs in 20 years. The 61-year-old American, who has predicted new technologies arriving before, says our understanding of genes and computer technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. He says theoretically, at the rate our understanding is increasing, nanotechnologies capable of replacing many of our vital organs could be available in 20 years time. Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched, artificial pancreases and neural implants are already available. Mr Kurzweil calls his theory the Law of Accelerating Returns. Writing in The Sun, Mr Kurzweil said: "I and many other scientists now believe that in around 20 years we will have the means to reprogramme our bodies' stone-age software so we can halt, then reverse, ageing. Then nanotechnology will let us live for ever. "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. "Heart-attack victims – who haven't taken advantage of widely available bionic hearts – will calmly drive to the doctors for a minor operation as their blood bots keep them alive. "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. "So we can look forward to a world where humans become cyborgs, with artificial limbs and organs." Yes, no doubt it's a load of shite, etc, but how many took a bit of extra interest when they got to the bit about 'virtual sex'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Immortality only 20 years away says scientist Scientist Ray Kurzweil claims humans could become immortal in as little as 20 years' time through nanotechnology and an increased understanding of how the body works. By Amy Willis Published: 11:23AM BST 22 Sep 2009 Ray Kurzweil claims we could all be cyborgs in 20 years. The 61-year-old American, who has predicted new technologies arriving before, says our understanding of genes and computer technology is accelerating at an incredible rate. He says theoretically, at the rate our understanding is increasing, nanotechnologies capable of replacing many of our vital organs could be available in 20 years time. Mr Kurzweil adds that although his claims may seem far-fetched, artificial pancreases and neural implants are already available. Mr Kurzweil calls his theory the Law of Accelerating Returns. Writing in The Sun, Mr Kurzweil said: "I and many other scientists now believe that in around 20 years we will have the means to reprogramme our bodies' stone-age software so we can halt, then reverse, ageing. Then nanotechnology will let us live for ever. "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. "Heart-attack victims – who haven't taken advantage of widely available bionic hearts – will calmly drive to the doctors for a minor operation as their blood bots keep them alive. "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. "So we can look forward to a world where humans become cyborgs, with artificial limbs and organs." The well-known scientific journal The Sun? Just about to highlight the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 If we were immortal we would operate very differently, stop shitting in our own nest for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11080 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Our life expectancy has nearly doubled and we've yet to "stop shitting in our own nests". Don't imagine we'd suddenly muster that kind of self restraint simply because we'd be around longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." Except we don't act like we do. So would it change if we had the capacity to live forever / much longer? I'd like to think so but the strain on resources would surely be even greater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Our life expectancy has nearly doubled and we've yet to "stop shitting in our own nests". Don't imagine we'd suddenly muster that kind of self restraint simply because we'd be around longer. I think we would have to eventually. Obviously the transition period from our current gangbusters backdoor fuck parade to true Gaia sentience would take some time but I imagine we would reach equilibrium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 looks like I'm going to have to hang on a bit longer................... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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