Of the statement that starts out, "There are two types of people................" I find the following breakdown very useful. One type of person believes that their consciousness is a function of the intact organization of their physical body, and when that body ceases to function, particularly in relationship to neuronal firing, then they enter an eternal oblivion. They also believe that nothing exists in the universe other than matter, energy, space and time. We can call this type I.
A second type believes that the physical body is simply a vehicle in which consciousness can enter the experience of life in this physical dimension, and that their consciousness, and sense of individual identity, exists on many higher vibratory frequencies simultaneously regardless of what happens to the particular physical vehicle. They believe that when they leave a non-functional physical vehicle, which is often referred to as existing in the 3D holographic universe, then their physical electrolytic brain ceases to effect their consciousness, that consciousness switches over almost immediately into a perception of a 4D or 5D universe, depending on the evolution of that particular soul. People who think this concept portrays reality may be called II.
I's think II's believe what they do simply because they are just to wussy to face the inevitable end of their perceptual existence. II's believe that I's believe what they do because their perceptions are so narrowed by rationalizations, fear, and mind control from birth that they can only see a very small part of the reality spectrum. I typically find I's to be more violent and less trustworthy than II's. Their belief system that everything in their universe depends on the perpetuation of their physical body survival causes them to be in constant fear for that body and willing to make almost any deal to keep it running. Obviously I am a II, and I find the box that the I's have put themselves in to be quite pitiable at best. Particularly since I find it completely fallacious and, ironically, to their detriment.
Though a II, I am obviously not one of those "sweetness and light" New Agers. I believe, that there are powerful beings that prey on humans for their own benefit and much to the detriment and suffering of humans. How and why they do this is complex. These beings may exist in another dimension, usually the lowest octave of the 4D, and humans of every cultures have given them various names. Our particular culture refers to them as the diabolic. Dark entities may also be very much a part of the physical universe and visit us from other star systems, in which case they are called aliens. The difference between these two groups is not always clear cut, as interstellar, faster than light speeds require the technologies of dimensional change.
There are also beings of helpfulness and light which inhabit the near physical dimensions, and cultures have names for them as well. Fairies, sprites, nymphs and elves are some from ours. And there are also space travelers visiting our planet from loving and high dimensions who wish to see our race succeed and evolve positively. In former times they were often called angels.
I regard Kurzweil as, in Clif High's terminology, to be either a player or a useful idiot of the dark side. He is so terrified of death, that he would attempt to make any deal with a devil to perpetuate his conscious existence. And the devil just laughs into his hand, because he knows that any human has far more as his soul's birthright, than the devil could ever offer. But to mention that to the poor idiot would weaken his negotiating position as thinkers like Goethe knew all too well. After all, here is an idiot actually begging to be imprisoned forever inside a machine. Why should he be denied?
And one other point. I am not necessarily an advocate of an advanced technological "utopia." I tend to think people would be a lot better off developing their nascent capabilities rather than relying on machines in many instances. For example, we may be better off developing our telepathic abilities rather than relying on cell phones even if they didn't give us brain tumors. The reason that I bring up the more advanced technologies that the shadow governments have developed, such as zero point energy or antigravity, is to point out just how badly we are being suckered by our betters, the Illuminati and their controllers. We are supposedly running out of oil and killing our planet with CO2, so in any case we must consign ourselves to a future of material lack. Austerity Macht Frei! A simple, non-tech future has much to recommend itself, but it is a social, voluntary decision. Or you can choose to be suckered by the Illuminati mind control machine. Flip a coin.