Tap todays technological breakthroughs to live longer and better.
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Jan 23, 2011
Bird Brian
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High-tech problems
Has your computer ever gotten a glitch or a virus, causing it to freeze up, run extremely slow, or get the "blue screen of death"? Most people have experienced something like this at one time or another, but apparently Ray Kurzweil never has. His faith in technology is so complete, so blinded by love, that he actually dreams of a day when we can remove all our natural red blood cells from circulation, and replace them with "more efficient" More...
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May 16, 2008
Garret
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This book is a collaboration between the number one futurist of our time and one of the top doctors in preventitive medicine. It has an extreme premise: that within our lifetime scientists will find a way to stop the aging process and the goal is to live as healthy as possible in order to make it to that point. As shocking as it sounds, they actually back up their premise with a fair amount of pursuasive emperical data, including a number of technoligical developments that already exist. But
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Nov 20, 2011
Patty
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Any topic on longevity has been a fascination for me for years. I like to read about centenarians and we subscribe to the Life Extension magazine, and so this book about living longer was one that I had to read.
The book is chock full of information on a number of life extending choices that I'm familiar with, but the authors have added a few more interesting and up to date research. So the book does not disappoint. There are very useful tips that I will return to whenever I need to More...
The book is chock full of information on a number of life extending choices that I'm familiar with, but the authors have added a few more interesting and up to date research. So the book does not disappoint. There are very useful tips that I will return to whenever I need to More...
Apr 15, 2010
George
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Monsanto used to have a slogan, "Better living through chemistry." Kurzweil takes this up a notch. Actually, he takes it up a quantum leap. The sub-title, "Live Long Enough to Live Forever", posits our ability to extend human lifespans through our geometrically increasing knowledge and computing power. Enough time and technological advancement will result in our ability to prevent diseases and aging to such an extent that we will achieve practical immortality.
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Dec 17, 2009
Ethan
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the parts on nutrition are pretty sweet, but it took me literally FOR..EV..ER (name that movie) to get through the fucking rest of the crap on heart disease, amino acids, dietary supplements and brain malfunctions. this book is definitely meant for a soon-to-be-dead middle aged dude. not a strapping young twenty-something like myself.
this one isn't nearly as good as Food Revolution, but still, an interesting read if you've got the patience.
ugh...i'm done with health boo
this one isn't nearly as good as Food Revolution, but still, an interesting read if you've got the patience.
ugh...i'm done with health boo
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Apr 22, 2009
Richard
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This book cites a lot of recent medical studies, and it's heavy on specific numbers and sciency talk. I particularly like the run-down of what the essential vitamins and mineral are, what effects they have been observed to have, what effects overdosing on them causes, and what amounts are probably safe for most people.
It's also nice that the book lists the names of the blood tests that will let you know what your level of these nutrients are.
One of the studies cited was a More...
It's also nice that the book lists the names of the blood tests that will let you know what your level of these nutrients are.
One of the studies cited was a More...
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Oct 31, 2011
Eric
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Yes, the subtitle is a little provocative. But it's written by Ray Kurzweil and his doctor friend, Terry Grossman, so what else can you expect? The basic premise is that since, according to Kurzweil, the singularity is coming soon, we should do all we possibly can to maintain our health so that we're still around when the rapid changes of the singularity begin to happen. Given the almost absurd premise, the authors put this book together in a great way. They first describe 3 bridges: 1- curr
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Aug 07, 2009
Kathrynn
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This book was published in 2004 and I would love to see it updated! Two authors collaborated: Ray Kurzwell, PhD (futuristic thinker) and Terry Grossman, M.D. Anti-Aging specialist and expert in Longevity Medicine. Little side note that Ray Kurzwell designed the message typewriter wheels the govn't used... :-)
The book uses three bridges to describe content. The First Bridge is the authors' Longevity Program. This has the current options available, but spruced up. Things we alread More...
The book uses three bridges to describe content. The First Bridge is the authors' Longevity Program. This has the current options available, but spruced up. Things we alread More...
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May 05, 2010
George
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This book was a good update to Kurzweil's earlier book, "The 10% Solution". They were written about ten years apart, so I would recommend that anyone who is interested in learning how they can lose weight, improve their immune systems, and alter their biochemical makeup to their advantage pick up this book without delay.
The ultimate goal of the Ray and Terry plan is radical life extension. Live long enough with the fullest health possible to take advantage of possibly fut More...
The ultimate goal of the Ray and Terry plan is radical life extension. Live long enough with the fullest health possible to take advantage of possibly fut More...
Nov 16, 2007
Graham
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Oh man, if you have a terrible fear of death like I do you should read this book. At the very least, it makes you *think* it is possible to live forever, thus extinguishing the fear of the inevitable. A valuable tool if you need peace of mind. It does not get five stars because there is too much work involved in living forever. I want results now. I also lost this book and can't recollect the strict lifestyle required to make it through the next 50 years to the point when science will cure
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Sep 30, 2009
Lauren
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I liked this book. It's heavy on science, but the format and writing style made it a bit easier to read. The authors have extremely health-focused lifestyles.
They emphasize regular exercise (walking 30-60 minutes a day); eating lots of green vegetables; drinking green tea instead of coffee; taking dozens of supplements; avoiding sugary foods, fatty foods, red meat, and foods with a high-glycemic load; managing stress (meditation); maintaining a positive outlook on life; and learning More...
They emphasize regular exercise (walking 30-60 minutes a day); eating lots of green vegetables; drinking green tea instead of coffee; taking dozens of supplements; avoiding sugary foods, fatty foods, red meat, and foods with a high-glycemic load; managing stress (meditation); maintaining a positive outlook on life; and learning More...
Nov 20, 2009
Bhavna
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A bit too much for me. Still reading it. My first book on the Kindle.
Extremely informative. I think I would enjoy the hard copy more easier to skim through the too detailed parts.
Extremely informative. I think I would enjoy the hard copy more easier to skim through the too detailed parts.
Aug 20, 2009
Alex
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The book was ok, unfortunately the good health information was mixed with some pseudoscience, and some of the stuff was very difficult to get a good bead on whether it is credible or not- even for researchers.
I did make some diet changes based on the recommendations in this book, and the overall effects have been very positive. Unfortunately, given how complicated the human body is, it appears impossible to me to find authoritative answers on a lot of things.
I did make some diet changes based on the recommendations in this book, and the overall effects have been very positive. Unfortunately, given how complicated the human body is, it appears impossible to me to find authoritative answers on a lot of things.
Sep 03, 2010
Brian
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Interesting thoughts about the approach of the technological singularity and predictions on the impact it will have on humanity.
Jul 28, 2011
Things to take out this book: Sugar and simple carbs bad. Leafy greens and alkalised water good.
Jan 28, 2010
Eric
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Come on along and ride on this fantastic voyage. This book will point the way to the vitamin store.
Nov 02, 2009
Asma
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Wow.. what a book. The author claims he is going to live for 5000 years and he writes about how he is going to achieve that.
If you are a health freak.. its a must read. I must say I learnt some very important stuff about eating and keeping up
If you are a health freak.. its a must read. I must say I learnt some very important stuff about eating and keeping up
Dec 24, 2010
Rhaegar
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Get Transcend instead of this one as it's the same stuff, but newer. :)
Feb 28, 2009
Renee
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I dropped it so take this with a grain of salt...It motivated me to take better care of myself but I don't think the concept is very realistic. The authors say if we do ALOT of certain things we could live long enough to experience the medical breakthroughs to live for hundreds of years...no thanks. The original plan of just going when it's time sounds better to me!
Aug 02, 2008
William
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This book is my bible. As a nutritionist, I was awed by the breadth and scope of the discussion of supplements and health ideas. Kurzweil's visionary portrayal of the future is inspiring. Dr. Grossman's coverage of health is also inspiring and educational. A must read for anyone who cares about their own longevity.
Oct 21, 2011
William
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At the time of its writing, Fantastic Voyage was groundbreaking. But now, having read this and Transcend side by side, I would clearly pick the latter volume. The two books tread much of the same ground, but the more current data and observations in Transcend make it the better book to read now.
Jan 31, 2008
Kimberly
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This one is a bit more medically inclined, but its well written and Mr. Kurtzweil's view points are pretty sci-fi. On the other hand, many of his predictions are beginning to surface in the worlds of genomics and nano-technology which only lends to his credibility (if not his fanaticism).
Dec 17, 2009
Paul
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You won't want to eat sugar again. This book is all about eating healthy enough to live long enough to live forever. The idea is that in the near future the technology of medicine may allow us to replace parts, keep ourselves younger, and continue to live and live.
Scary idea, but interesting.
Scary idea, but interesting.
Oct 29, 2007
Nasim
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You think you know something about vitamins, what to eat, what that piece of bread is really doing to your body? You don't know na'.
Read this. It may change your life. Or, you may get bored to death by the science and throw the book through my window.
Read this. It may change your life. Or, you may get bored to death by the science and throw the book through my window.
Dec 19, 2010
I'm not really reading it right now but I'm noting to myself to review this because it was one of the most influential books in my life.
Dec 17, 2007
Jack
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This is a great book with some "must know" information. Ray is a really good author and he keeps it interesting and exciting.
