Technology & Science
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Klaus Schwab
Explore the transformative power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Discover how emerging technologies are reshaping our world, impacting economies, societies, and individuals alike. This book provides a framework for understanding the core issues and highlights possible responses to harness this revolution for the common good.
The Future Home in the 5G Era
Jefferson Wang
Explore the transformative potential of 5G technology on the future of home living. This book provides strategic insights and practical roadmaps for businesses to capitalize on the emerging hyper-connected home market, addressing challenges and opportunities in creating seamless, intelligent, and life-enhancing digital services.
The Future of Humanity
Michio Kaku
A captivating exploration of humanity's future among the stars. Michio Kaku delves into the science and technology needed to terraform Mars, achieve interstellar travel, and extend human lifespan, painting a vivid picture of our destiny beyond Earth. A must-read for anyone curious about the next giant leap in human evolution.
The Future of the Professions
Richard Susskind
Explore the profound changes technology will bring to various professions. This book argues that traditional professions will be dismantled as increasingly capable machines take over tasks previously exclusive to human experts, offering both opportunities and challenges for the future of work.
The Future of Work
Darrell M. West
Explore the transformative impact of robots, AI, and automation on work, education, politics, and public policy. Discover how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, redefining jobs, and altering the social contract, and what reforms are needed to navigate this digital revolution.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor. Together, this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide and a towel.
The Inevitable
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly outlines twelve technological forces that are not only transforming our lives but are also inevitable. From becoming to cognifying, flowing to screening, he reveals how these deep trends can be understood and embraced to create a more desirable future.
The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is
Justin E. H. Smith
A critical exploration of the internet, examining its historical roots, philosophical implications, and potential dangers. The book delves into the nature of attention in the digital age, the extractive economy of data, and the challenges to human freedom posed by algorithms and surveillance.