Future Evolution

In On the Evolution of Intimacy, psychiatrist and futurist Charles Johnston addresses how our times are making possible a critical "growing up" in how we think about intimacy and gender. With intimacy, the changes he describes are as significant as those which brought us Romeo and Juliet-style romantic love. With gender, they take us beyond both the polarizing assumptions of traditional gender roles and the simplistic conclusions of a postmodern unisex ideal.

While examining the history of our planet and actively exploring our present environment, science journalist Michael Tennesen describes what life on Earth could look like after the next mass extinction.

Discover the breathtaking intersection of tradition and innovation in "Interlacing Futures," a compelling eBook that takes you through the evolving landscape of textile technology and its profound implications on the world around us. Envision a future where the ancient art of weaving converges with cutting-edge science, creating fabrics that do more than cover—they interact, they protect, they transform. "Interlacing Futures" is a thought-provoking journey across 17 meticulously crafted chapters, each providing a deep dive into the revolutionary advancements that are reshaping the ...

The spaces revealed through the practice of time manipulation in Black cultures lend themselves to storytelling, a time-hopping process that integrates memory and community. Drawing on disparate philosophies and science behind electronic beat-making, lyricism, dance, memory, myth, and cosmology in the African and African Disaporic traditions, this book seeks to demonstrate relationships between rhythm, space, and ways of being as an articulation of futures and alternate realities made present.

Our flaws define us, what happens when they are gone? In the near future, genetic defects will soon be a thing of the past. Every child is born using The Template, a revolutionary invention ensuring health and happiness. Its success brought about Mendelium, the largest technology company in the world, which now controls humanity’s genetic future via a board of directors. Charlie Lamarck, an engineer with Tourette’s syndrome, is working to create a better life for future generations when he’s suddenly thrust into a position of power by Gerhard Geller, the eccentric CEO who has taken a ...

From the big bang to the origin and evolution of intelligent life in a search for the meaning of human existence, Why Are We Here?, by author Bruce Brodie, offers a look at evolution and the future of life on the planet.

Set in a world where AI, quantum computing, and space colonization reshape every aspect of life, this book explores how work, education, healthcare, and human connections will evolve in the coming decades. A future full of innovation and opportunity poses ethical questions and a thought-provoking look into the world of 2045

Could humans unknowingly be a part of a larger superorganism—one with its own motivations and goals, one that is alive, and conscious, and has the power to shape the future of our species? This is the fascinating theory from author and futurist Byron Reese, who calls this human superorganism “Agora.” In We Are Agora, Reese starts by asking the question, “What is life and how did it form?” From there, he looks at how multicellular life came about, how consciousness emerged, and how other superorganisms in nature have formed.

In his acclaimed Cosmosapiens, renowned scientist John Hands looked back on how we humans evolved from the origin of the universe to the present day. Building on that work, The Future of Humankind: Why We Should Be Optimistic looks ahead to our ultimate destiny. Listeners embark on a fascinating journey in which Hands evaluates current major predictions for our future in three categories—extinction, survival, and transformation—before making his own unique and astonishing forecast.

7 Types of Human By Joshua T Berglan and Paul Carpenter In a world where technology and genetics are converging at an unprecedented pace, humanity stands at the threshold of a remarkable evolution. "7 Types of Human" explores this transformative landscape, presenting a compelling vision of the future where seven distinct human archetypes emerge from the fusion of biology and technology. This insightful and thought-provoking book delves into the lives, challenges, and ethical dilemmas faced by these new human types: The Indigenous Humans: Guardians of cultural heritage and natural living, ...

David Christian, historian and best-selling author of Origin Story, is renowned for pioneering the emerging discipline of Big History, which surveys the whole of the past. But with Future Stories, he casts his sharp analytical eye forward, offering an introduction to the strange world of the future, and a guide to what we think we know about it at all scales, from the predictive mechanisms of single-celled organisms and tomato plants to the merging of colossal galaxies billions of years from now.

Immerse yourself in the transformative world of leatherworking with "Crafting the Future," your ultimate guide to mastering the art and innovation of leather tooling. This tome is not just a manual; it's a journey through time, technique, and the tantalizing promise of what lies ahead. Discover the rich heritage that gives life to modern leatherworking, and feel the pulse of cultural influences through the time-honored craft. With a deep dive into historical techniques, "Crafting the Future" offers an appreciation for the foundations that have shaped this timeless art form. Sharpen your ...

In the age of artificial intelligence, where the lines between human and machine blur, a new era of creativity and possibility emerges. Surviving Creative Evolution by Shannon Hayner is your compass in this transformative landscape, offering a unique blend of spirituality, philosophy, and practical self-care strategies to help you not just survive but thrive amidst automation anxiety.

It's come to this. All the confusion and chaos and change and turmoil in our working lives have finally tipped the balance. We now need a new way of doing business. Best selling author Seth Godin leads the way, using Darwin's theory of evolution as a simple yet profound model.

Step through the annals of time and discover the accessory that has cinched its place in history – the humble belt. "Cinching the Future" is an impactful journey from the ancient loops of leather that girdled our forbears to the avant-garde innovations set to redefine the waists of tomorrow. Prepare to be buckled in for a riveting exploration of this transformative piece of fashion. Embark on a voyage beginning with the evolution of belt craftsmanship, where the fusion of function and fashion throughout the ages has not only supported wardrobes but bolstered cultural shifts. Witness the ...

Discover the enthralling world where ancient artistry meets cutting-edge technology in "Forging the Future," an immersive eBook that delves into the transformative realm of modern blacksmithing. This captivating read is an exploration into the Renaissance of an age-old craft that has found new life and purpose in the 21st century. Journey through the intricate layers of heritage metalwork and witness its resurgence within the contemporary landscape, where tradition gracefully intersects with innovation. Embark on an educational adventure with "Forging the Future," as it begins with the ...

Where will we live? How will we get around? What will we look like? These are just some of the questions bestselling author and popular science broadcaster Jay Ingram answers in this exciting examination of the science and technologies that will affect every aspect of human life. In this book, Ingram explores the future of our technological civilization. He reports on cutting-edge research in organ and limb regeneration, advances in prosthetics, the merging of the human and the synthetic, and gene editing.

With the ongoing advancement of AI and other technologies, our world is becoming increasingly intelligent. From chatbots to innovations in brain-computer interfaces to the possibility of superintelligences leading to the Singularity later this century, our reality is being transformed before our eyes. This is commonly seen as the natural result of progress, but what if there's more to it than that? What if intelligence is an inevitability, an underlying property of the universe?

Our ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands. Drawing on their own cutting-edge research, the authors break down the science of foresight, showing us where it comes from, how it works, and how it made our world.

On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation's Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough is understood about the situation to justify any interference with their evolution, the Service has no power to act; its agents must go as helpless observers, posing as natives, in the hope of gaining knowledge that may help to save other worlds. This passive role proves intolerable to the young, inexperienced agent assigned to the same city as Elana, a city under totalitarian rule. After falling in ...