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Inventor Ray Kurzweil sees immortality in our future

What if we could overcome disease and aging to extend our lives indefinitely?

03/24/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Inventor Ray Kurzweil sees immortality in our future

Clip: 3/24/2016 | 2m 59s

What if we could overcome disease and aging to extend our lives indefinitely?

What if we could overcome disease and aging to extend our lives indefinitely? Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil says that's a reality that's coming soon. Kurzweil reflects on the exponential growth of technology and the promise of immortality.

03/24/2016 | Rating NR

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