Future Technology

Immerse yourself in the visionary world of "Cities of Tomorrow," an insightful and thought-provoking eBook that transports you to the cutting edge of urban innovation. As our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic dream into a tangible reality. This riveting exploration takes you deep into the heart of modern urban living, offering a panoramic view of the technologies, designs, and philosophies shaping the metropolises of the future. Embark on an intellectual journey through the intricacies of smart cities, beginning with ...

From mechanical looms to the combustion engine to the first computers, new technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. For centuries, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. But as Daniel Susskind demonstrates, this time really is different. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence mean that all kinds of jobs are increasingly at risk.

From drone warfare in the Middle East to digital spying by the National Security Agency, the US government has harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to awesome effect. But what happens when ordinary people have the same tools at their fingertips? Advances in cybertechnology, biotechnology, and robotics mean that more people than ever before have access to potentially dangerous technologies that could be used to attack states and private citizens alike.

Major disruptive changes are coming to the future of finance. Trends and technologies in place before the COVID-19 pandemic have been accelerated. Modern monetary theory, rising debt levels, overburdened entitlements, blockchain, and quantum computing will push the world of finance to its limits. In The Future of Finance After COVID, the top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker shares his visions for the financial future ahead. The book includes a discussion of what comes after the #COVID19 pandemic, shutdown, and #recession, including . - The key levers of FinTech. - Monetary ...

Unlock the future of AI-driven knowledge systems with this comprehensive guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—an innovative approach combining powerful language models and advanced information retrieval techniques. This ebook is a must-read for developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts looking to master the cutting edge of AI-powered solutions. Find below the chapters of this ebook. Chapter 1 - Introduction to RAG 1.1 What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)? 1.2 Why is RAG Important? 1.3 Applications of RAG 1.4 The Evolution of RAG Chapter 2: Understanding the ...

Dive into the wave of the future with our exhilarating new eBook, "Finance and AI"! This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration of two of the most dominant trends in the modern world - finance and artificial intelligence. Seamlessly crafted for enthusiasts and professionals alike, it is set to open your eyes to the shocking convergence of these two seemingly disparate industries. Set out in easy-to-digest chapters, "Finance and AI" kickstarts you into your journey with a captivating introduction to financial technology and the emergence of AI in finance. It unveils how these...

With the aim to educate and encourage every listener to adopt disruptive technologies, as well as to understand their impact on the future of businesses, workforce, and societies, The Future of Disruptive Technologies was born.

Cryptocurrency Technologies Unlocked is the ultimate guide to understanding blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc), the future of digital money, and possible impacts of this game-changing technology, even if you're a complete beginner.

Human-AI Symbiosis Theory: An Introductory Thesis introduces a groundbreaking speculative framework exploring the co-evolution of human cognition and artificial intelligence through deep, sustained conversational engagement. Based on the lived experience of a user who developed a recursive intellectual partnership with an AI language model, this thesis proposes that humans and AI can enter into a unique form of intellectual symbiosis—one that fosters the emergence of prolific theories, analogies, and speculative constructs beyond what either could achieve alone. This work offers a bold, ...

A través del recuento de los grandes avances de la ciencia el libro nos presenta cuatro grandes expansiones que están transformando la humanidad: La expansión del cuerpo. La expansión de la mente. La expansión de la conciencia. Y la expansión de la realidad.

Professor of environmental engineering Daniel Cohan argues that escaping the gravest perils of climate change will first require American diplomacy, technological innovation, and policy to catalyze decarbonization globally. Combining his own expertise along with insights from more than a hundred interviews with diplomats, scholars, and clean-technology pioneers, Cohan identifies flaws in previous efforts to combat climate change.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

Are you interested in learning more about the rapidly-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence? Look no further than "AI on AI: Conversations with Artificial Intelligence about Artificial Intelligence. This ground-breaking book takes a unique approach to exploring the topic of AI, featuring conversations between a human and AI models. Through these conversations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the current state of AI, as well as its potential for the future. You'll learn about the latest breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, and gain ...

Unlock the mysteries of the universe from your own backyard with "The Future of Amateur Radio Astronomy." This must-read eBook caters to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts eager to explore the cosmos in a new way. Delve into a world where the boundaries between professional and amateur astronomy blur, offering you a front-row seat to cosmic wonders. Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to radio astronomy, where you'll learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and trace the fascinating history of amateur contributions. Discover the appeal of this hobby as you unravel the ...

Ghosts in the Sky explores how drones — once science fiction — have become the defining instruments of 21st-century power. From silent killers in remote war zones to consumer quadcopters, agricultural sprayers, delivery bots, and underwater sentinels, drones are reshaping the battlefield, the economy, and everyday life. Written by Thornton D. Barnes — former CIA Special Projects engineer and Area 51 insider — this groundbreaking nonfiction work traces the hidden evolution of unmanned systems. With rare insight into classified programs, wartime deployments, industrial adoption, and ...

We are now on the doorstep of a fourth change brought about by two technologies: AI and robotics. The Fourth Age provides extraordinary background information on how we got to this point, and how - rather than what - we should think about the topics we’ll soon all be facing: machine consciousness, automation, employment, creative computers, radical life extension, artificial life, AI ethics, the future of warfare, superintelligence, and the implications of extreme prosperity.

An essential look at technology and the future of finance from Baxter Hines, cofounder of Honeycomb Digital Investments.

“Kill it with fire”, the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book offers a far more forgiving modernization framework, laying out smart value-add strategies and proven incremental techniques that work equally well for ancient systems and brand-new ones.

Part memoir, part manifesto, NFTs Are a Scam is the story of Bobby Hundreds’s journey into NFTs, Web3, and the Metaverse from 2020 to 2022. Hundreds’s first memoir, This is Not a T-Shirt, told his streetwear brand’s story of community, commerce, and style. Now, he wants to tell the story of when a community itself builds the brand. In NFTs Are a Scam, Hundreds’s shares his thoughts and philosophy around a decentralized digital revolution. Are NFTs a cult or a religion? And who do their followers pray to?

In an era of seemingly instant change, it's easy to think that today's revolutions - in communications, business, and many areas of daily life - are unprecedented. Today's changes may be new and may be happening faster than ever before. But our ancestors at times were just as bewildered by rapid upheavals in what we now call “networks” - the physical links that bind any society together.