Summary of The Singularity is Near

The Singularity Is Near is a book by inventor and futurist Raymond Kurzweil. The book deals with artificial intelligence, robotics, genetics, nanotechnology, and the future of life and society. Kurzweil argues that scientific and technological advances are accelerating exponentially and will soon reach a tipping point, leading to a "Singularity" of super-intelligent machines taking over from humans. He believes this could result in unprecedented advances in the sciences and the ability to solve the world's most vexing problems such as poverty, hunger, and disease. He also explores the ethical and spiritual implications of such a future.