From Wired, an interview with Ray Kurzweil, whose latest book is to made into a movie titled "The Singularity Is Near: A True Story About The Future", and a look at how we are nearing a tipping point in life extension, thanks to technologies that enhance our health and maximise resources. In an unprecedented feat of biological alchemy, researchers have turned human skin cells into stem cells that hold the same medical promise as controversial embryonic stem cells. Are scientists playing God? It depends on your religion. A review of The Jesuit and the Skull: Teilhard de Chardin, Evolution, and the Search for Peking Man by Amir D. Aczel. An article on building a safe nanotechnology future. Liberal Creationism: William Saletan on race, genes and intelligence. Arnold Kling on race, IQ and education. A review of Evil Genes: Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed, and My Sister Stole My Mother's Boyfriend by Barbara Oakley. A review of Love and Sex With Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships by David Levy.
