Inventor, author and futurist Ray Kurzweil appeared on I’ve Got a Secret in 1965, when he was 17 years old, demonstrating his music-composing computer.
Inventor, author and futurist Ray Kurzweil appeared on I’ve Got a Secret in 1965, when he was 17 years old, demonstrating his music-composing computer.
Oooh, clever guy! I'm afraid this supports my reluctant view that, if you're not a genius by 20, you probably never will be. <sigh>
Oooh, clever guy! I'm afraid this supports my reluctant view that, if you're not a genius by 20, you probably never will be. <sigh>
But do you define "genius" in the person's innate potential, or in their ability to actualize that potential? Does one become a "genius by 20" through development of actualizing skill, or … well, how else do you work the "by 20" into it? For that matter, does anyone "become" a genius, or are they simply "it"?
Meanwhile, Ray is currently speculating on the possibilities that medical technology advances may put effective immortality within reach of human within 20 years… heady stuff…
But do you define "genius" in the person's innate potential, or in their ability to actualize that potential? Does one become a "genius by 20" through development of actualizing skill, or … well, how else do you work the "by 20" into it? For that matter, does anyone "become" a genius, or are they simply "it"?
Meanwhile, Ray is currently speculating on the possibilities that medical technology advances may put effective immortality within reach of human within 20 years… heady stuff…
Aaagh! I know there's been a reply to my original comment from the "latest" column, but I can't see it!
Aaagh! I know there's been a reply to my original comment from the "latest" column, but I can't see it!
Does anyone know the technical details of this music-writing computer? As a mucisian and tech geek myelf I am eager to know. Thanks!