Technology & Science
The Age of Cryptocurrency
Paul Vigna
An exploration of cryptocurrency, focusing on Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize the global economic order. The book delves into the history of money, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, and their possible impact on finance, politics, and society, examining both the opportunities and the risks associated with this groundbreaking digital technology.
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Shoshana Zuboff
A groundbreaking exploration of the unprecedented power of surveillance capitalism and the quest for a human future. It unveils how tech companies are using our personal data to predict and manipulate our behavior, posing a profound threat to individual autonomy and democratic values.
The Coming Wave
Mustafa Suleyman
An exploration of the transformative potential and unprecedented risks of advanced AI and biotechnology. It examines how these technologies could reshape our world, create immense wealth, and empower individuals while also posing existential threats to nation-states and potentially leading to dystopian outcomes. The book proposes an urgent agenda for governments to constrain the most potentially catastrophic applications of these revolutionary challenges.
The Metaverse Handbook
QuHarrison Terry
Explore the metaverse with this detailed handbook, a resource for understanding the emerging changes to the Web. Learn how to harness new digital innovations that are inventing the next phase of the Internet. This book is part inspiration and part education, exemplifying well over 100 creators who are building new digital tools and outlining how you can take steps to emulate these changes to digital commerce, digital community, and digital experience.
The NFT Handbook
Matt Fortnow
Unlock the world of NFTs with this comprehensive handbook. Learn how to create, sell, and buy non-fungible tokens, and discover the potential of this revolutionary technology for artists, creators, and investors alike. From understanding the basics to exploring the future of NFTs, this book is your guide to navigating the exciting world of digital assets.
The Singularity Is Near
Ray Kurzweil
Ray Kurzweil explores a future where technological change accelerates so rapidly that human life is irreversibly transformed. Delving into the merger of human and machine intelligence, he paints a picture of a world where we transcend our biological limitations, raising profound questions about our destiny and the universe.
Zucked
Roger McNamee
A Silicon Valley insider's chilling account of how Facebook's relentless pursuit of growth and profit has undermined democracy, public health, and personal privacy, and a call to action for users and policymakers to hold the platform accountable.
Blockchain Revolution
Don Tapscott
Discover how blockchain technology is revolutionizing industries beyond just Bitcoin. This book explores the potential of blockchain to transform money, business, and the world, offering a glimpse into a future of decentralized trust and innovation.