Future Technology

Blockchain technology presents an alternative to corrupt and centralized institutions, as well as costly and inefficient middlemen. Whether you’re looking to use it to improve your business, invest in cryptocurrencies, or just learn for curiosity’s sake, this book will help answer your questions and show you why there is so much buzz about blockchain.

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.

A time in the not too distant future where advances in science and technology have been happening at a faster pace than any other time before. During this time of rapid change a middle age man who once lived an unremarkable life in the Midwest of the United States decides to make changes in his own life. The choices he makes turn his unremarkable life into a remarkable story. His story is about being human in a modern world where the purpose of humanity is undergoing change on an almost daily basis. His passion for finding something new takes him farther than he ever anticipated. During his...

Viola Adams never expected to be the savior of humanity, but when her genius explorer and microbiologist father dies at her hand, she is thrust into the ultimate fight against monsters in space, zombies from Earth, and her own doubts. Armed with courage and determination, Viola embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover her father's secrets, determined to save the world from disaster. Along the way she will face her own inner demons and be forced to make difficult choices. Will she have what it takes to succeed, or will her mistakes cost her everything? Join Viola Adams as she battles for a ...

"Unlock the secrets of existence in 'The Resilience Code,' a riveting blend of ancient mysticism and cutting-edge technology that will leave you breathless. When the enigmatic Quantum Assemblage team stumble upon a source code that holds the very essence of life, they are thrust into a perilous race against time to protect it from those who would abuse its power. From the bustling streets of ancient Ephesus to the hidden depths of cyberspace, follow Beatrice (Cipher) and her team as they unravel a web of intrigue that spans centuries. As the lines between reality and digital blur, 'The ...

Once, humanity lost itself to the machine. Now the era of the Body Butchers is a fading memory and mankind awaits the coming singularity, long predicted and long delayed. The Conception: the birth of a true AI that will lead them to a new era. For Keri, this epoch-making event barely registers. She spends her days like so many others, waiting for her chance to enter the spheres, the online realm where knowledge is instant and the mind a mere gateway to something far greater. The time in between these moments is nothing but time to kill. But when a man dies in her arms she finds herself ...

In Living in Data, Thorp proves that thinking about data in a human context makes us better problem solvers and builds a healthier relationship between us and our data - one that puts our well-being front and center - and that there is a path forward beyond the extractive, impersonal nature of the “big data” era.

From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Listeners can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of things" may affect how they communicate in the near and distant future.

The professional landscape is transforming, and the only way to maintain competitive advantage is to maximize the unique skills of your workforce. In Humanity Works, best-selling author, global workplace consultant, and futurist Alexandra Levit provides a guide to making the most of the human traits of creativity, judgement, problem solving, and interpersonal sensitivity. Revealing what the "robot takeover" will really look like, how talent and machines can work side by side, and how you can make organizational structures more agile and innovation focused, this book will prepare you to lead organizations of the future.

What robot and AI systems are being built and imagined right now? What do they say about us, their creators? Will they usher in a fantastic new future, or destroy us? What do some of our greatest thinkers, from physicist Brian Greene and futurist Kevin Kelly to inventor Dean Kamen, geneticist George Church, and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, anticipate about our human-robot future? For even as robots and AI intrigue us and make us anxious about the future, our fascination with robots has always been about more than the potential of the technology.

Extended reality (XR for short) - which encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality - is one of the biggest business trends of today. It refers to the use of technology to create more immersive digital experiences that are promising to transform many businesses and industries. In this book, best-selling author, strategic business advisor, and respected futurist Bernard Marr explains the role of XR in providing innovative businesses solutions for companies of varying sizes and across different industries.

In "Catalysts of Change," readers are invited on an immersive exploration into the transformative world of advanced petrochemical technologies, a field that shapes our modern existence yet often remains shrouded in mystery. This groundbreaking text demystifies complex subjects, unraveling them with precision and an accessible narrative, revealing the interconnected nature of innovation, safety, and sustainability in the industry. Discover how the petrochemical sector has evolved over time, transitioning from its historical roots to embrace groundbreaking technological breakthroughs. The ...

Renowned AI strategist and pioneer Mark Minevich delivers an exciting and practical discussion of how to implement groundbreaking artificial intelligence technologies at every level of your organization. You'll learn to create sustainable, effective competitive advantage by introducing previously unheard-of levels of adaptability, resilience, and innovation into your company.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book. In The Future Is Faster Than You Think, authors Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler explore how the convergence of different technologies will revolutionize the way we eat, work, play, and live.

The Internet, created during the Cold War, has now ushered in one of the greatest shifts in society since the Industrial Revolution. There are many positive ways in which the Internet has contributed to the world, but as a society we are less aware of the Internet's deeply negative effects on our psychology, economy, and culture. Andrew Keen, a 20-year veteran of the tech industry, investigates how the Internet is reconfiguring our world, often at great cost.

Heralded as the most significant technological innovation since the smartphone, virtual reality is poised to transform our very notions of life and humanity. Though this tech is still in its infancy, to those on the inside, it is the future. VR will change how we work, how we experience entertainment, how we feel pleasure and other emotions, how we see ourselves, and most importantly, how we relate to each other in the real world. And we will never be the same. Peter Rubin, senior culture editor for Wired and the industry's go-to authority on the subject, calls it an "intimacy engine".

Unlock the potential of tomorrow's tech investments. Explore emerging trends and opportunities in the dynamic world of technology stocks.

Unlock the secrets to a thriving future with "Future-Proof Your Career," the essential guide to navigating the ever-evolving job landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this eBook illuminates pathways to sustainable career success in today's most dynamic industries. Begin with a deep dive into transformative career shifts, where you'll understand the importance of booming industries and discover how intertwining passion with growth leads to long-term satisfaction. Delve into industry trends and learn to identify emerging sectors through proven tools and inspiring...

Michel de Nostredame, referred to as Nostradamus in Latin, was a French astronomer, doctor, and presumed seer mostly known for his work Les Prophéties, a collection of 942 poetic quatrains supposedly predicting future events, which was first released in the year 1555. In this audiobook, let’s take a look at what he predicted, and if any of it came true.

In a world of self-driving cars and big data, smart algorithms and Siri, we know that artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day. Though all these nifty devices and programs might make our lives easier, they're also well on their way to making "good" jobs obsolete. A computer winning Jeopardy might seem like a trivial, if impressive, feat, but the same technology is making paralegals redundant as it undertakes electronic discovery and is soon to do the same for radiologists.