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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 17/04/2010 Ray Kurzweil: Ray Kurzweil, Scientist

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17/04/2010 Ray Kurzweil

17/04/2010 Ray Kurzweil: Ray Kurzweil, Scientist

Ray Kurzweil, Scientist

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Ray Kurzweil thinks human ingenuity will eventually find a way to overcome death.

Ray Kurzweil is an American scientist and futurologist who believes that humans will be able to overcome death in the future, through technology.

Ray Kurzweil is an American scientist who wants to live forever.  He has made several successful predictions about a technology-driven future.  He explains to Carrie Gracie how technology could make death a thing of the past.

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