Technology & Science
Vaporized
Robert Tercek
Explore the concept of 'vaporization' - the replacement of physical products and services with digital counterparts - and its profound impact on industries, businesses, and society as a whole. Discover strategies for navigating this dematerialized world and achieving success in the face of rapid technological change.
WTF?: What's the Future and Why It's Up to Us
Tim O'Reilly
A visionary guide to understanding the forces shaping the future of work, business, and the economy. From AI and automation to on-demand services and income inequality, this book explores the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world, offering insights and strategies for creating a more equitable and prosperous future for all.
Blockchain Chicken Farm
Xiaowei Wang
A journey into the Chinese countryside, exploring the intersection of technology, rural life, and globalization. From AI-powered agriculture to e-commerce villages, this book uncovers the human stories behind China's technological revolution and its impact on the world.
Deep Medicine
Eric Topol
Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize healthcare, not by replacing human connection, but by deepening it. Discover how AI can enhance empathy, improve diagnostics, and personalize treatment, ultimately restoring the human touch in medicine.
Don’t Make Me Think! a common sense approach to web usability
Steve Krug
A guide to web usability, emphasizing the importance of intuitive design and clear communication to create a user-friendly experience. Learn how to make your website self-evident and avoid frustrating your visitors.
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.
Radical Technologies
Adam Greenfield
A critical exploration of the technologies that shape our daily lives, from smartphones and the Internet of Things to artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. It examines how these technologies mediate our experiences, condition our choices, and remake our understanding of space and time, while also raising important questions about power, control, and the future of society.
The Age of Spiritual Machines
Ray Kurzweil
Ray Kurzweil envisions a future where technology and humanity merge, leading to unimaginable advancements in intelligence, longevity, and wealth. He explores the implications of artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, painting a tantalizing—and sometimes terrifying—portrait of a world where the line between humans and machines has become thoroughly blurred.