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Raymond is Ray Kurzweil's middle name. Kurzweil is an American author, inventor, and futurist known for his work on artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the singularity. He is the author of several books, including "The Singularity Is Near" and "How to Create a Mind." Kurzweil is also the founder of several companies, including Kurzweil Technologies and Singularity University.