Transcendent Man


1h 35m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Futurist and famed inventor Ray Kurzweil is the preeminent theorist on the pending fusion of humans and super-intelligent machines as the next phase of evolution, a "singularity" he predicts will occur within 30 years. Here, we explore the personal ideals behind his controversial ideas.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Therapy Studios
Distribution Company
Docurama Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Futurist and famed inventor Ray Kurzweil is the preeminent theorist on the pending fusion of humans and super-intelligent machines as the next phase of evolution, a "singularity" he predicts will occur within 30 years. Here, we explore the personal ideals behind his controversial ideas.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Therapy Studios
Distribution Company
Docurama Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2011

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (World Documentary Feature Competition) April 22-May 3, 2009.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Documentaries) October 30-November 7, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (World Documentary Feature Competition) April 22-May 3, 2009.)

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2011