Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

An astounding journey through the next big technology breakthroughs that have the potential to positively shape our world.

Technology and science are providing answers to many of the challenges the world is facing today. But why we are not embracing these technologies more widely? The answer in many cases is because we don't know about them.

In this thought-provoking book, multi-award-winning scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball offers an optimistic, in-depth investigation into the possibilities of a world where humans fully embrace technology. She considers the role AI can play in the resurgence of local manufacturing; whether we'll be able to vaccinate against cancer; how drones can save lives and assist Mother Nature in her fight to stop humans destroying our beloved planet; when we will be holidaying on the moon; and how modern technology can help us to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Converge is also a call to action that explores the role we all have in learning more, owning the conversations and determining what we want technology to be for future generations.

1141870741
Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

An astounding journey through the next big technology breakthroughs that have the potential to positively shape our world.

Technology and science are providing answers to many of the challenges the world is facing today. But why we are not embracing these technologies more widely? The answer in many cases is because we don't know about them.

In this thought-provoking book, multi-award-winning scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball offers an optimistic, in-depth investigation into the possibilities of a world where humans fully embrace technology. She considers the role AI can play in the resurgence of local manufacturing; whether we'll be able to vaccinate against cancer; how drones can save lives and assist Mother Nature in her fight to stop humans destroying our beloved planet; when we will be holidaying on the moon; and how modern technology can help us to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Converge is also a call to action that explores the role we all have in learning more, owning the conversations and determining what we want technology to be for future generations.

16.99 In Stock
Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

by Catherine Ball
Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

Converge: A futurist's insights into the potential of our world as technology and humanity collide

by Catherine Ball

eBook

$16.99 

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
WANT A NOOK?  Explore Now

Related collections and offers

LEND ME® See Details

Overview

An astounding journey through the next big technology breakthroughs that have the potential to positively shape our world.

Technology and science are providing answers to many of the challenges the world is facing today. But why we are not embracing these technologies more widely? The answer in many cases is because we don't know about them.

In this thought-provoking book, multi-award-winning scientific futurist Dr Catherine Ball offers an optimistic, in-depth investigation into the possibilities of a world where humans fully embrace technology. She considers the role AI can play in the resurgence of local manufacturing; whether we'll be able to vaccinate against cancer; how drones can save lives and assist Mother Nature in her fight to stop humans destroying our beloved planet; when we will be holidaying on the moon; and how modern technology can help us to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Converge is also a call to action that explores the role we all have in learning more, owning the conversations and determining what we want technology to be for future generations.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781922611536
Publisher: Major Street Publishing
Publication date: 10/25/2022
Sold by: INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format: eBook
Pages: 224
File size: 511 KB

About the Author

Dr Catherine Ball is a leading scientific futurist and tech influencer. A sought-after speaker, she wows audiences with her vision for the future, combining her understanding of current technologies with predictions of where they are heading. Dr Ball is global visioneer to XPRIZE, an advisor to the Schmidt Ocean Institute and an Associate Professor at the Australian National University.

Table of Contents

Foreword The future is already here… and it's the end of the world as we know it 1. A mind of one's own: the future of intelligence 2. The Fifth Industrial Revolution: the future of economics 3. Little data is big data: the future of personalisation 4. Factory equality and worker solidarity: the future of manufacturing 5. The last athlete in the metaverse: the future of sport 6. A drone by any other name: the future of aviation 7. Frankenfood and robotic rabbits: the future of what we eat 8. Digital doppelgangers: the future of health 9. The last thylacine: the future of wildlife 10. Vacations, staycations, spacecations: the future of tourism 11. Your 100th birthday party: the future of old age 12. The war with no dead: the future of geopolitics 13. Everybody needs good neighbours: the future of networking 14. The roof is on fire: the future of the planet To dream the impossible dream
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews