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by patta54 3245 days ago
I kind of feel the same way. I read "Age of Spiritual Machines" 15 years ago and thought it was interesting. But now I don't believe most of what he says or predicts. Some of the stuff will come true, but we won't be Matrix-like entities. I also don't like how he downplays (or completely neglects) social backpressure to technology adoption.

Edit: His health regimen is also completely ridiculous.

Edit 2: He actually sells his pill buffet: http://www.rayandterry.com/