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A key aspect of Kurzweil’s vision is the idea of achieving "longevity escape velocity," where advancements in medical science can keep individuals from aging as new cures emerge at an exponential rate. He suggests that by 2032, people may not age at all, as treatments for diseases advance and become available faster than aging progresses.
Kurzweil also advocates for Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a potential solution to the displacement of jobs that may arise from AI integration. As automation reshapes the workforce—potentially resulting in a significant percentage of individuals being economically unviable—he proposes that society must adapt to these changes by ensuring that all individuals have a basic standard of living.