Megatech: Technology in 2050 by Daniel Franklin (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Megatech by Daniel Franklin Taking the long view of the big technology trends that will shape our lives and the future of the planet in the decades ahead. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Technology moves fast - so where will it have taken us by 2050? How will it affect the way we live? And how far are we willing to let it go?In Megatech, distinguished scientists, industry leaders, star academics and acclaimed science-fiction writers join journalists from The Economist to explore answers to these questions and more.Twenty experts in the field, including Nobel prize-winner Frank Wilczek, Silicon Valley venture-capitalist Ann Winblad, philanthropist Melinda Gates and science-fiction author Alastair Reynolds identify the big ideas, fantastic inventions and potentially sinister trends that will shape our future. Join them to explore a brave new world of brain-computer interfaces, vat-grown cruelty-free meat, knitted cars and guided bullets.The writers predict the vast changes that technology will bring to everything from food production to health care, energy output, manufacturing and the military balance. They also consider the impact on jobs, and how we can prepare for the opportunities, as well as the dangers, that await.Thought-provoking, engaging and full of insight from the forefront of tech innovation, Megatech is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand tomorrows world. Author Biography Daniel Franklin is Executive Editor of the Economist and editor of the Economists annual publication, The World in..., which focuses on the year ahead. Since joining the Economist in 1983, he has written about Soviet and East European affairs, covered great European upheavals - from the collapse of communism to the signing of the Maastricht treaty - and been Britain Editor and later Washington Bureau Chief in the US. He is co-editor of Megachange (Economist Books, 2012). Review A fascinating book ... the fact that every idea, no matter how awe-inspiring, is grounded in realism, makes this release a resounding success. * How It Works *With Contributions from:Professor Frank WilczekDr Rob CarlsonAlastair ReynoldsProfessor Giannico FarrugiaAnn WinbladTom StandageMelinda Gates -- and morePraise for Megachange:If you want to know what the future may look like, here it is. A brilliantly well informed guide - all I can say is wow. -- Chris Patten Promotional Taking the long view of the big technology trends that will shape our lives and the future of the planet in the decades ahead Prizes Short-listed for CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2017 (UK) Long Description Technology moves fast - so where will it have taken us by 2050? How will it affect the way we live? And how far are we willing to let it go? In Megatech , distinguished scientists, industry leaders, star academics and acclaimed science-fiction writers join journalists from The Economist to explore answers to these questions and more. Twenty experts in the field, including Nobel prize-winner Frank Wilczek, Silicon Valley venture-capitalist Ann Winblad, philanthropist Melinda Gates and science-fiction author Alastair Reynolds identify the big ideas, fantastic inventions and potentially sinister trends that will shape our future. Join them to explore a brave new world of brain-computer interfaces, vat-grown cruelty-free meat, knitted cars and guided bullets. The writers predict the vast changes that technology will bring to everything from food production to health care, energy output, manufacturing and the military balance. They also consider the impact on jobs, and how we can prepare for the opportunities, as well as the dangers, that await. Thought-provoking, engaging and full of insight from the forefront of tech innovation, Megatech is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand tomorrows world. Review Text A fascinating book ... the fact that every idea, no matter how awe-inspiring, is grounded in realism, makes this release a resounding success. Promotional "Headline" Taking the long view of the big technology trends that will shape our lives and the future of the planet in the decades ahead Author Comments A stellar line-up of prominent players in the tech world: industry leaders, top academics, futurist gurus, science fiction writers, as well as some of the Economists finest minds Details ISBN1781259720 Pages 256 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 1781259720 ISBN-13 9781781259726 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-02-01 Author Daniel Franklin Media Book Imprint Economist Books Subtitle Technology in 2050 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from English Edited by Daniel Franklin Illustrations Graphs, charts and figures DEWEY 601.12 Short Title Megatech UK Release Date 2018-02-01 AU Release Date 2018-02-01 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781781254622 Audience Professional & Vocational NZ Release Date 2018-02-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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