Future Technology

Energy and power are critical requirements for economic growth. With rising global wealth, global oil and power demand is rising even as the energy mix is changing. The push toward less carbon-intensive fuel and power substitutes is gaining momentum. But material science realities present some significant challenges and limitations — especially with growing demand. The Future of Energy examines a dozen major trends that will impact energy demand, supply, use, and substitution in the decade ahead — and how companies, industries, and individuals can be prepared!

High-tech innovations are created at a dazzling speed, and it all points to a world that is getting faster at a dizzying pace. Azeem Azhar knows this better than most. Over the last three decades, he has founded companies bought by Amazon and Microsoft, served as the Economist’s first ever internet correspondent, and created a leading international tech newsletter and podcast, the Exponential View. Now, Azhar offers a revelatory new model for understanding how technology is changing the world.

Nano Comes to Life opens a window onto the nanoscale - the infinitesimal realm of proteins and DNA where physics and cellular and molecular biology meet - and introduces listeners to the rapidly evolving nanotechnologies that are allowing us to manipulate the very building blocks of life. Sonia Contera gives an insider's perspective on this new frontier, revealing how nanotechnology enables a new kind of multidisciplinary science that is poised to give us control over our own biology, our health, and our lives.

Unlock the power of ChatGPT and DALL·E to create passive income and live on your terms. Whether you're looking to earn extra money, achieve financial independence, or explore new opportunities, this guide shows you how to succeed, even with no prior AI experience.

No data is completely safe. Cyberattacks on companies and individuals are on the rise and growing not only in number but also in ferocity. And while you may think your company has taken all the precautionary steps to prevent an attack, no individual, company, or country is safe. Cybersecurity can no longer be left exclusively to IT specialists. Improving and increasing data security practices and identifying suspicious activity is everyone's responsibility, from the boardroom to the break room.

"Every Dying Hour hits every mark..." In the future, there is no need for sleep. Zentransa, a revolutionary pill, gives its users the ability to live a true 24 hour day...fully awake. Only a few can get the Z pill, however, and society revolves around those that do. Not everyone is happy about it. One Front for the People are terrorists hell-bent on rebalancing the world's economic and social scales by eliminating the pill that they consider to be a plague. Martin Aubrey is a former cop living with regret. His mistake in a firefight took the life of another officer. Now, he longs to wear ...

Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow’s Tech Giants with Small-Cap Innovation! In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, small-cap tech companies are the hidden gems driving some of the most groundbreaking innovations of our time. Tech Titans of Tomorrow: Investing in the Future of Small-Cap Innovation is your essential guide to navigating the dynamic and high-potential world of small-cap tech investing. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to diversify your portfolio or a newcomer eager to explore the exciting realm of technology stocks, this book provides the insights, ...

People have stopped shopping in the ways we've all been used to, and the next few years will see further dramatic changes as many humans stop shopping altogether - opting instead to let algorithms make their purchase decisions for them.Retailers and brands, still reeling from the growth of online shopping, face another onslaught of change. Macro trends such as sustainability, rental and second-hand are challenging the established ways of doing business. Empowered and impatient consumers are more demanding than ever. Shopping is no longer about stores or even web sites - a simple voice ...

Silver Award, Nonfiction Authors Association 4.5 stars, IndieReader Selected for the U.S. Special Operations Command's 2017 Reading List (think Delta Force and Navy Seals) in the Disruptive Technology Category Suggested textbook for "The 3D Printing Revolution" Coursera course offered by the University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana. In 3D Printing Will Rock the World, author John Hornick presents an insightful look at how 3D printing could potentially change the planet. 3DPrintingIndustry.com said “John Hornick’s ‘3D Printing Will Rock the World’ Rocks.” 3DPrintingStocks.com called...

In 40 years, Earth's population will reach 10 billion. Can our world support that? What kind of world will it be? Those answering these questions generally fall into two deeply divided groups - Wizards and Prophets, as Charles Mann calls them in this balanced, authoritative, nonpolemical new book. The Prophets, he explains, follow William Vogt, a founding environmentalist who believed that in using more than our planet has to give, our prosperity will lead us to ruin.

Let's take stock of young America. Compared to previous generations, American youth have more schooling (college enrollments have never been higher); more money ($100 a week in disposable income); more leisure time (five hours a day); and more news and information (Internet, The Daily Show, RSS feeds). What do they do with all that time and money? They download, upload, IM, post, chat, and network. (Nine of their top ten sites are for social networking.) They watch television and play video games (2 to 4 hours per day).

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 ...

Veteran information security professional Emily Crose delivers a deep dive into the history of the United States government's nuanced relationship with hacker culture and the role the latter has played in the former's domestic policy and geopolitics. In the book, you'll learn about significant events that have changed the way the hacking community has been perceived by the public, the state, and other hackers.

This eBook explores the fascinating world of AI mind reading technology, offering readers a glimpse into the cutting-edge research, applications, and implications of this rapidly advancing field. From healthcare to human-computer interaction, the book dives into the diverse applications of AI mind reading, highlighting its potential to revolutionize communication, enhance healthcare, and deepen our understanding of the human brain. Readers will discover how AI algorithms decode patterns of brain activity to infer thoughts, emotions, and intentions, paving the way for personalized healthcare...

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and many more. In our modern era, an understanding of AI and its possibilities for your organization is essential for growth and success. Artificial Intelligence Basics has arrived to equip you with a fundamental, timely grasp of AI and its impact.

Even leading capitalists admit that capitalism is broken. Green Swans is a manifesto for system change designed to serve people, planet, and prosperity. In his 20th book, John Elkington - dubbed the "Godfather of Sustainability" - explores new forms of capitalism fit for the 21st century.

In 1901, Nikola Tesla proved there is energy in every object in the universe: the air, a rock, a tree, or a living being. Now, over a hundred years later and with much more technology at man’s disposal, science has achieved the unthinkable: radiant energy for all captured from thin air. No need to burn coal, drill for oil, or fracture the atom for power. The atmosphere is now energized, free power broadcast for all through radiant energy receivers and oscillators. Social upheaval exploded across the world as massive industries are now useless. This was anticipated by the powers that be. ...

With this new book, we reach deep into our collective imagination to discover a metaphoric set of glasses that will allow us to look far beyond any horizons of limitations. What we conceptualize is usually confined to realms of science fiction writing, futurism, Afrofuturism, or speculation about unlimited human development and capability due to the advantage of exponential technological growth. Many of humanity's basic problems have long been resolved in this future of our imagination. Ideally, within this world of our imagination, persistent human calamities such as war, racism, violence,...

Can a well-programmed machine do anything a human can - only better? Complex algorithms are buying our groceries, picking our partners, and driving our investments. They can navigate more data than a doctor or lawyer and act with greater precision. For many years we've taken solace in the notion that they can't create. But now that algorithms can learn and adapt, does the future of creativity belong to machines too?

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and the question on everyone’s mind is: Will AI take my job? In this thought-provoking book, Marie Campbell addresses the growing fear of AI replacing human workers. With clear insights and practical advice, "Will AI Take My Job?" dives into the truth behind automation’s impact on the workforce. You’ll discover: How AI is transforming industries and which jobs are most at risk of automation. The jobs AI can’t replace, and why human creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving remain in demand. ...