Future Technology

The Promise of Blockchain delivers a clear, insightful, and surprisingly entertaining guide to one of the most hyped—and most misunderstood—technologies of our time. Economist and futurist Jason Schenker cuts through the confusion, decoding blockchain, Bitcoin, and crypto-assets for business professionals, investors, policymakers, and tech-curious readers alike. From poolside conversations with Federal Reserve officials to private briefings at NATO, Schenker has been on the front lines of blockchain’s rise. In this book, he distills years of research, speaking, and advising into a ...

SIGNAL NEVER DIES (BEFORE THE RESURRECTION ) The future isn’t coming—it’s already here. And the ones who see it first? They’re either erased or amplified. Craig Rose—Digital Rose—was never waiting for permission. He saw through the system, exposed the script, and built something they couldn’t control. Music, AI, cannabis, prophecy—every medium, every message, all firing at once. The result? A signal too clear to ignore. SIGNAL NEVER DIES isn’t just a book. It’s a transmission. A prelude to RESURRECTION ( SCROLLS FROM THE SIGNAL), this is the blueprint for what comes next...

For decades we've delighted in dreaming about a sci-fi utopia, from flying cars and bionic humans to hoverboards; with driverless cars first proposed at the 1939 World's Fair. And why not? Building a better world, be it a free-flying commute or an automated urban lifestyle is a worthy dream. Given the pace of technological change, nothing seems impossible anymore. But why are these innovations always out of reach? Delving into the history of technology, this book also looks at what lies ahead, showing how the origins of our technology may provide insight into how it realistically evolves.

"AI or You: Future-Proof Your Career in the Next Decades" is your ultimate guide to navigating the changing landscape of work and harnessing the power of AI to shape a successful and fulfilling career. In an era of rapid technological advancements, the future of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Are you prepared to thrive in the age of Artificial Intelligence? In this groundbreaking book, Ivan Kuznietsov presents a strategic plan specifically tailored for both non-technicians and technicians alike. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you'll discover how to unlock ...

Unlock the future of finance with Blockchain and the Future of FinTech, an enlightening exploration into how blockchain technology is reshaping the financial world as we know it. This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone curious about the intersection of blockchain and financial technology—a realm where innovation knows no bounds. Begin your journey with an understanding of blockchain's foundational principles and its vital role in modern financial systems. Delve into the transformative power of smart contracts, revolutionizing how financial agreements are formed, executed, and ...

The world of technology is changing all the time. A product that is innovative and brand-new today can be old news tomorrow as we are in a constant state of looking for the newest and most innovative things that we can use. And when it comes to helping us stay on top of this technology, artificial intelligence is leading the pack. This audiobook will provide you all the information you need to understand and learn how artificial intelligence is being used in our modern world.

A self-professed "comprehensive anticipatory design scientist", the inventor Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983) was undoubtedly a visionary. Fuller's creations often bordered on the realm of science fiction, ranging from the freestanding geodesic dome to the three-wheel Dymaxion car to a bathroom requiring neither plumbing nor sewage. Yet in spite of his brilliant mind and lifelong devotion to serving mankind, Fuller's expansive ideas were often dismissed, and have faded from public memory since his death.

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.

AI expert Yorick Wilks takes a journey through the history of artificial intelligence up to the present day, examining its origins, controversies, and achievements, as well as looking into just how it works. He also considers the future, assessing whether these technologies could menace our way of life and how we are all likely to benefit from AI applications in the years to come.

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do we do about it? Technology is Dead is a book that attempts to answer both of those questions. It is a book of both challenge and hope, written for those who are able or willing to lead us out of our global predicament.

Voice is the next technology—remarkably similar in potential impact to the internet and mobile computing—poised to change the way the world works. Tobias Dengel is in the vanguard of this breakthrough, understanding the deep, wide-ranging implications voice will have for every industry. In The Sound of the Future, he connects the dots about this emerging paradigm to vividly illustrate how business leaders can stay ahead of the game, rather than scrambling to catch up, as voice technology gradually reveals its power, creating a host of new winners and losers.

Human history has always been shaped by technology, but AI is like no technology that has come before it. Unlike the wheel, combustion engines, or electricity, AI does the thing that humans do best: think. Acclaimed author and teacher Martha Brockenbrough guides listeners through the development of this world-changing technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world, including education, healthcare, work, politics, war, international relations, and even romance.

Free and open source is the foundation of software development, and it's built by people just like you. Discover the fundamental tenets that drive the movement. Take control of your career by selecting the right project to meet your professional goals. Master the language and avoid the pitfalls that typically ensnare new contributors. Join a community of like-minded people and change the world. Programmers, writers, designers, and everyone interested in software will make their mark through free and open source software contributions.

Imagine a world with a robot in every home, office, and hospital. While many people may not yet be able to fully conceptualize it, this is the future that awaits us. The robot revolution will change our lives in ways we can't even yet imagine. With rapid advances in robotics technology, artificial intelligence, and battery energy storage, society is on the cusp of witnessing a breakthrough in a new kind of industrial revolution—one that will see intelligent robots playing an increasingly important role in our everyday lives.

¿Está usted confundido acerca del furor que existe detrás de la inteligencia artificial y le gustaría aprender más? Este audiolibro lo abarca todo, desde el aprendizaje automático hasta la robótica y el Internet de las cosas. Usted puede usarlo como una guía útil cuando se encuentre con titulares de noticias que hablan de un nuevo avance en la inteligencia artificial por parte de Google o Facebook. Será consciente de lo que son las redes neuronales artificiales, cómo funcionan el descenso de gradiente y la propagación hacia atrás, y qué es el aprendizaje profundo.

Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance - leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?

In Analogia, technology historian George Dyson presents a startling look back at the analog age and life before the digital revolution - and an unsettling vision of what comes next.

Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, offering a roadmap for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world. An insider in the world of education technology, Khan explains the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will forever change the way we learn and teach.

En esta completa guía, adquirirás un profundo conocimiento de la ingeniería de prompts y de cómo aprovechar ChatGPT, el modelo de lenguaje de vanguardia desarrollado por OpenAI, para liberar todo tu potencial. Aprenderás a utilizar ChatGPT para potenciar tu creatividad, resolver problemas complejos y acelerar tu flujo de trabajo.

Large corporations, big governments, and other centralized organizations have long determined and dominated the way we work, access healthcare, get an education, feed ourselves, and generally go about our lives.