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“We only have to capture 1/10,000th of the solar energy landing on earth to completely satisfy all our energy needs.”

Quote by Ray Kurzweil

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Ray Kurzweil, born on February 12, 1948, is an American author, inventor, and futurist. He is renowned for his contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optical character recognition. Kurzweil's writings span a variety of topics including technology, future trends, and human potential, and he is a prolific author with over 20 books to his name. more

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