Kurzweil clarifies he was not predicting 'immortality by 2029' but rather that by 2029, most diligent people will reach 'longevity escape velocity'—the point where they are adding more time to their remaining lifespan than is passing, thus beginning indefinite lifespan extension.
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Ray KurzweilEvidence Quote
“most diligent people I think everybody here is a diligent person will reach what I call Longevity escape velocity”
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Ray Kurzweil: Does AI Make Immortality Possible?— Center for Natural and Artificial IntelligenceCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:24:21 PM
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