The Singularity Is Near is a non-fiction book written by Ray Kurzweil. While not a work of science fiction, it explores the concept of the technological singularity, a hypothetical point in the future when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence. Kurzweil discusses the potential implications of this event on society, including the possibility of human enhancement and the merging of humans and machines. The Singularity Is Near offers a thought-provoking examination of the transhumanist revolution from a scientific perspective.