In 2005, futurist Ray Kurzweil made a bold prediction: by 2045, machines would be smarter than humans. He called this moment the "singularity." It sounded like science fiction, but Kurzweil’s ideas caught the attention of many, especially in Silicon Valley.

Now, Kurzweil is updating his prediction. In his new book, The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with A.I., he says the singularity might come even sooner—by 2029! That’s just five years away. Kurzweil believes that recent advances in AI and big data are making this future arrive faster than anyone expected.

So, what’s on the horizon? Kurzweil predicts that very soon, AI will be able to do everything humans can do, but better. Imagine 3D-printed clothes and homes by the end of this decade. Think about medical breakthroughs that could add decades to our lives. According to Kurzweil, these are the most exciting years ever, with amazing changes just around the corner.

Kurzweil’s book isn’t just about flashy tech. He ar...