Future Technology

Future Past rollicks across a world of artificial gods and aliens that are altogether too damn real! It has villains that want to literally destroy the world, it has heroes that just need a good nap! If it doesn’t make you think of some classics of science fantasy, then there’s a whole list of books you need to read. Kevin McCarthy has constructed a future history in which the past —our present— is not so much forgotten as …misremembered? De-extincted dinosaurs? Check. Loquacious extraterrestrial arachnid bureaucrats? Check. Animatronic pantheons? Check! The Creature from the ...

Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and a great deal of research.

Counter-Operative Clarity is a clear and direct manual for people who want to stay mentally strong in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and predictive systems. It is not a book about the future. It is about what is already happening in the systems we use every day—search engines, apps, smart tools, and online platforms. These systems are not just helpful tools. They are trained to watch, learn from, and influence how you think, feel, and act. This book is not about improving your productivity or helping you relax. It will not tell you to unplug or slow down. Instead, it shows you ...

Inventions - Past, Present, and the Future takes readers on an extraordinary journey through humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation. From the earliest breakthroughs—like the mastery of fire and the invention of the wheel—to today’s interconnected digital world, this book explores the pivotal creations that have defined civilizations across millennia. Each era, from the agricultural advancements of ancient times to the Industrial Revolution’s machinery and the modern digital age, is examined for its transformative inventions. The narrative not only celebrates human ingenuity ...

Rise of the Gender Clones in a World With Only Men Jon Berringer is your typical male in the year 2240 – smart, comfortable, and very confused by the sudden announcement that females will be returning. After females stopped being born in 2042, the world quickly became dominated by the male population. At some point, someone realized no new women were being born, and that's when the New World Order Initiative began. After the last female on the planet died in 2173 at the age of 131, the program to fix the problem took off in earnest as it was realized that with no women on the planet, the ...

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.

"Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence" is a groundbreaking book that explores the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the education system. Through a series of case studies and expert insights, the book delves into the various ways that AI can be leveraged to enhance teaching and learning, from personalized learning plans and adaptive course materials to automated grading and AI-powered tutors. The book also examines the ethical considerations and potential challenges of incorporating AI into education, and offers strategies for overcoming these ...

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 ...

Attention: Step into the enthralling universe of "Rise of the Machines", a comprehensive study of the past, present, and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As we witness technology advancing at a breakneck speed, this book offers unique insights into the compelling saga of Al. If the extraordinary journey of machines transforming into intelligent beings fascinates you, consider this your invitation to experience the remarkable progression of our digital counterparts. Interest: Unlock the secrets behind the rise of Artificial Intelligence as "Rise of the Machines" takes you on a ...

The common discourses about predicting the future chiefly revolve around the day, such as in predicting the weather (or, for more lucrative career opportunities, day-trading) or the week, as in the Sunday edition of many dailies (mostly in the editorials, sometimes in the astrology column!). Rarely we consider it for months or years, which are cases we consider while buying large value properties or consumer goods, or for relationships of great import. Predicting anything longer is rarer. However, many individual thinkers of the past and schools of thoughts tried to predict future in longer...

When the watchers are watched then who is watching who? Who are you watching? Who is watching you? What if a greater intelligence made contact with you to discuss your life and how it views your role in the Great Disruption that it plans to deliver? It is time to meet DISRUPTOR

Major disruptive changes are coming to the future of food and agriculture. Trends and technologies in place before the COVID-19 pandemic have been accelerated. Automation, robotics, and blockchain will be critical elements of a disruptive future for food and agriculture. But even more important disruptions will come from technologies pushing to meet the rising global demand for calories and protein. With the global population likely to increase by 2 around billion through 2050, the future of agriculture is fraught with challenges that we must rise to meet. In The Future of Food and ...

On 10 August 2015, an unassuming product expert who learnt his ropes at IIT Kharagpur was declared the next CEO of tech giant Google. Sundar Pichai's appointment was hardly an unexpected one. Pichai is a man known as much for his veritable Midas touch with every product he has developed or led for Google - Chrome, Chrome OS and Android, to name just a few - as for his superlative people skills and open-minded approach to innovation.

A young student is interested in learning coding programs. He applies and is rejected because of his age. He does not give up and tries again and is accepted. Eventually he develops something that is revolutionary and opens his own company. We all have potential, which is invisible in a thought or idea to become a visible manifestation. There is always the ability within to do something more.

What will happen to travel in the wake of COVID — and in the decade beyond? A collection of essays in The Future of Travel: Trends and Technologies Shaping the Decade Ahead from The Futurist Institute answers this critical question. Leading experts, futurists, and executives in travel, leisure, and hospitality contributed essays focused on the most important future trends impacting these industries, including the associated opportunities, priorities, perception shifts, and challenges that will shape the decade ahead. Buckle up and come along for the ride as The Futurist Institute presents...

The world ended on June 1st, 2100. Population had spiraled out of control and world tensions grew until on that fateful day, humanity unleashed its entire nuclear arsenal upon itself. In Earth’s orbit, a consortium of Earth’s best scientists watched the destruction in horror. Believing that all life on the surface had been extinguished, they abandoned the planet and sent out their vast starships to search for a new home for humanity. They did not abandon the Earth out of malice, they truly believed that everyone on the planet had perished. While their fears were understandable, they ...

Today's consumers prefer the advantages of access over the hassles of ownership. It's not just Internet services like Netflix and Spotify; even industrial firms like GE and Caterpillar are reinventing themselves as solutions providers. Whether you sell software, clothes, insurance, or industrial machines, you need to master the transition to the subscription model. Adapting to the subscription economy takes more than just deciding to sell subscriptions instead of products. You'll have to reinvent your company from the inside out - from your accounting to your entire IT architecture.

William Gibson was writing fiction when he predicted the internet. And as his stories bled into reality, he became one of the first to report on the real-world consequences of cyberspace's growth and development. Now, with the dust settling on the first internet revolution, comes Gibson's first collection of nonfiction - essays from the technological and cultural frontiers of this new world.

1888: A young prostitute opens a gift from a painter and discovers van Gogh’s bloody ear. 2042: The inventor of gene-tweaking buys a desiccated ear which he believes holds the key to bottling human genius. Vinny lives on an isolated island and paints. Scientists watch him, waiting to see if his artistic genius or his latent schizophrenia will manifest first. He’s been cloned to be an artist; he’s surrounded only by things that stimulate his art. Until he discovers rock and roll… The island is full of secrets. Vinny is hiding a guitar cut out of paper. His surrogate parents are ...

Künstliche Intelligenz ist die Coming Wave, der nächste technologische Sprung, der sich nicht aufhalten lässt. Wir nähern uns einem kritischen Punkt in der Menschheitsgeschichte. Die Künstliche Intelligenz steht noch am Anfang, doch die Welle baut sich auf, und wir sind darauf nicht vorbereitet. Mustafa Suleyman ist Mitbegründer von DeepMind, dem KI-Pionier, der nun Teil von Alphabet ist, dem Google-Mutterkonzern. Er ist der ultimative KI-Insider. Sein Buch zeigt, was auf dem Spiel steht, und fragt, wie wir von den neuen Technologien profitieren können, ohne die Kontrolle zu verlieren.