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Review: Engines of Creation: Eric Drexler’s Vision of Nanotechnology
In "Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology," Eric Drexler presents a pioneering exploration of the transformative potential of nanotechnology. Published in 1986, this seminal work laid the foundation for the field of molecular nanotechnology, offering a...
Review: Futurewise: Patrick Dixon’s Exploration of Global Change
In "Futurewise: The Six Faces of Global Change," Patrick Dixon presents a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the key drivers shaping our world’s future. Dixon, a renowned futurist, outlines six major forces that he believes will profoundly impact society,...
Review: Whiplash: How to Survive Our Faster Future – Joi Ito’s Vision
In "Whiplash: How to Survive Our Faster Future," Joi Ito, along with co-author Jeff Howe, provides a compelling and insightful exploration of how to navigate the rapid pace of technological and societal change. Ito, the former director of the MIT Media Lab, draws on...
Review: The Singularity Is Nearer – When We Merge with Computers
In his much-anticipated follow-up, The Singularity Is Nearer, Ray Kurzweil delves deeper into the concept of the technological singularity—a future moment when artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human intelligence and fundamentally transforms civilisation....
Review: Radicals: A Summary of Jamie Bartlett’s Exploration of Outsiders Changing the World
In "Radicals: Outsiders Changing the World," Jamie Bartlett delves into the lives and ideologies of those on the fringes of society, individuals and groups whose unconventional views and actions challenge the mainstream. Bartlett, a journalist and researcher, provides...
Review: This Changes Everything: Naomi Klein’s Exploration of Capitalism and Climate Change
In "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate," Naomi Klein presents a powerful and urgent critique of the current economic system and its role in driving the climate crisis. Klein, an acclaimed journalist and social activist, argues that the root cause of...