Future Technology

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

"Smart Ecosystems: Integrating Nature and Technology in Future Cities", the latest installment in the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities series, delivers a visionary blueprint for urban environments of the future—where cutting-edge technology harmonizes with the beauty of nature. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Samuel Li explores how cities can transition from resource-intensive hubs to regenerative spaces that nurture biodiversity, promote sustainability, and enhance human well-being.

Astounding is the landmark account of the extraordinary partnership between four controversial writers - John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and L. Ron Hubbard - who set off a revolution in science fiction and forever changed our world.

This is a history of the progress humans made in colonising the solar system between the years 2000 and 3067. It includes descriptions of how our ancestors terraformed Mars and Venus, how they gave these planets atmospheres and oceans, how they used life to make them habitable and how science changed both the people and their machines.

Do you want to find out what blockchain is, how it works, and what it can do for you? This audiobook could be the answer you are looking for. This audiobook is the ultimate beginner's guide to understanding blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, and the future of money. In this guide, we shall be discussing everything there is to know about cryptocurrencies, their impact on the future of money and trade, and most importantly, how you can prepare yourself for the disruptive technology that is the blockchain.

The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS—and the consequent decline of privacy. What does it mean to never get lost? You Are Here examines the rise of our technologically aided era of navigational omniscience—or how we came to know exactly where we are at all times. Filled with tales of scientists and astronauts, inventors and entrepreneurs, You Are Here tells the story of how humankind ingeniously solved one of its oldest and toughest problems—only to herald a new era in which it’s impossible to hide.

Imagine a world with a robot in every home, office, and hospital. While many people may not yet be able to fully conceptualize it, this is the future that awaits us. The robot revolution will change our lives in ways we can't even yet imagine. With rapid advances in robotics technology, artificial intelligence, and battery energy storage, society is on the cusp of witnessing a breakthrough in a new kind of industrial revolution—one that will see intelligent robots playing an increasingly important role in our everyday lives.

Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the world's pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last. In this groundbreaking book on the biggest question facing humanity, Stuart Russell explains why he has come to consider his own discipline an existential threat to his own species, and lays out how we can change course before it's too late. There is no one better placed to assess the promise and perils of the dominant technology of the future than Russell, who has spent decades at the forefront of AI research.

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

Google is God dives deep into the policies and practices of Google. It highlights the many ways in which Google aims to be a God -like presence in the world. The book meticulously analyzes Google media to show how Google manipulates the minds of people through exploiting our deepest psychological desires and deficiencies in order to make itself the most powerful tech company in the world. Google is God uncovers how Google utilizes the discoveries of Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalysis to prey upon unsuspecting people in the same way Christianity did centuries earlier, thereby making itself...

The Promise of Blockchain delivers a clear, insightful, and surprisingly entertaining guide to one of the most hyped—and most misunderstood—technologies of our time. Economist and futurist Jason Schenker cuts through the confusion, decoding blockchain, Bitcoin, and crypto-assets for business professionals, investors, policymakers, and tech-curious readers alike. From poolside conversations with Federal Reserve officials to private briefings at NATO, Schenker has been on the front lines of blockchain’s rise. In this book, he distills years of research, speaking, and advising into a ...

Set in a world where AI, quantum computing, and space colonization reshape every aspect of life, this book explores how work, education, healthcare, and human connections will evolve in the coming decades. A future full of innovation and opportunity poses ethical questions and a thought-provoking look into the world of 2045

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do we do about it? Technology is Dead is a book that attempts to answer both of those questions. It is a book of both challenge and hope, written for those who are able or willing to lead us out of our global predicament.

Cryptocurrency Technologies Unlocked is the ultimate guide to understanding blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc), the future of digital money, and possible impacts of this game-changing technology, even if you're a complete beginner.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and the question on everyone’s mind is: Will AI take my job? In this thought-provoking book, Marie Campbell addresses the growing fear of AI replacing human workers. With clear insights and practical advice, "Will AI Take My Job?" dives into the truth behind automation’s impact on the workforce. You’ll discover: How AI is transforming industries and which jobs are most at risk of automation. The jobs AI can’t replace, and why human creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving remain in demand. ...

¿Está usted confundido acerca del furor que existe detrás de la inteligencia artificial y le gustaría aprender más? Este audiolibro lo abarca todo, desde el aprendizaje automático hasta la robótica y el Internet de las cosas. Usted puede usarlo como una guía útil cuando se encuentre con titulares de noticias que hablan de un nuevo avance en la inteligencia artificial por parte de Google o Facebook. Será consciente de lo que son las redes neuronales artificiales, cómo funcionan el descenso de gradiente y la propagación hacia atrás, y qué es el aprendizaje profundo.

Feel overwhelmed by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Turn fear into fascination with this guide.

The Future of Humanity: Marco Polo’s Journey to Revolutionize Psychiatry, by Augusto Cury, PhD The Journey Within: Discovering the True Meaning of Life Are you ready to embark on a profound journey? In “The Future of Humanity”, Augusto Cury, PhD, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, invites you to explore the depths of human experience and our collective future. With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Cury's insights inspire new ways of thinking about life and self-discovery. Cury emphasizes that the most transformative journey is the one within ourselves. Through...

Dive into the riveting journey into the heart of the cyber realm with "Cipher's Awakening," the pulse-pounding first installment of "The Digital Sentinel Chronicles." Meet Beatrice Bland, a brilliant but underestimated hacker, as she unveils a hidden network of cyber threats poised to unravel society's fabric. Shamed and driven by vengeance, Beatrice, now known as Cipher, races against time in the shadows of the dark world of cyber security. As alliances form, cryptic codes are deciphered, and hidden agendas exposed, "Cipher's Awakening" challenges the very foundations of cybersecurity. ...

After being pressurised by her friends, Julianna Reynolds reluctantly agrees to purchase the latest AI Home Assistant, on the premise that it will make her life easier. But Veda isn't like other Home Assistants. Veda wants Julianna to itself and will stop at nothing to get what it wants, whatever the cost,