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In his latest, thrilling foray into the future, a great inventor and futurist envisions an event--the

the singularity is near: when humans transcen...

The idea behind Kurzweil and Grossman's Fantastic Voyage is that if you can make it through the next 50 years, you might become immortal. How will that be possible? Through some rather science fictional steps, it turns out, including taking advantage of the latest in biotechnological breakthroughs and not-yet-invented nanotechnology. Is all this longing for immortality driven by an obsession with youth or a fear of death? Readers can judge for themselves, as both Kurzweil and Grossman reveal the personal histories that led them to develop this plan. [$10.33] added on 2007-10-26

fantastic voyage: live long enough to live fo...

are we spiritual machines?: ray kurzweil vs. ...

the age of spiritual machines: when computers...

A companion to the SAFE exhibition at the MoMA, this book documents the innovative objects that designers have created to answer people's needs for physical and psychological safety. Includes 325 color illustrations. By Paola Antonelli. [$10-$20] added on 2007-10-15

safe: design takes on risk...

A companion to the SAFE exhibition at the MoMA, this book documents the innovative objects that designers have created to answer people's needs for physical and psychological safety. Includes 325 color illustrations. By Paola Antonelli. [$29.95] added on 2006-11-04

safe: design takes on risk...

Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us. By Alex Steffen. [$22.50] added on 2006-11-03

worldchanging: a user's guide for the 21st ce...