The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us About the World of Tomorrow
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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling authors and hosts of "The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe," a high-tech roadmap of the future in their beloved voice, cracking open the follies of futurists past and how technology will profoundly change our world, redefining what it means to be human. Our predictions of the future are a wild fantasy, inextricably linked to our present hopes and fears, biases and ignorance. Whether they be the outlandish leaps predicted in the 1920s, like multi-purpose utility belts with climate control capabilities and planes the size of luxury cruise ships, or the forecasts of the ‘60s, which didn’t anticipate the sexual revolution or women’s liberation, the path to the present is littered with failed predictions and incorrect estimations. The best we can do is try to absorb the lessons from futurism's checkered past, perhaps learning to do a little better.
In THE SKEPTICS' GUIDE TO THE FUTURE, Steven Novella and his co-authors build upon the work of futurists of the past by examining what they got right, what they got wrong, and how they came to those conclusions. By exploring the pitfalls of each era, they give their own speculations about the distant future, transformed by unbelievable technology ranging from genetic manipulation to artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Applying their trademark skepticism, they carefully extrapolate upon each scientific development, leaving no stone unturned as they lay out a vision for the future.
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Looking to unlock the secrets of the future? Look no further than "The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us About the World of Tomorrow"! Written by the bestselling authors and hosts of "The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe," this high-tech roadmap of the future is a must-read for anyone curious about how technology will shape our world. With their beloved voice, the authors crack open the follies of futurists past, exposing their failed predictions and incorrect estimations.
The path to the present is littered with wild fantasies and misplaced hopes, but "The Skeptics' Guide to the Future" aims to set things straight. Steven Novella and his co-authors delve into the work of futurists from different eras to unravel what they got right, what they got wrong, and how they arrived at their conclusions. By critically examining the pitfalls of each era, they provide valuable lessons that help us propel into the future with more accuracy and insight.
But this book is not just about history; it's about the incredible possibilities lying ahead. With mind-bending technologies such as genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, the future promises to redefine what it means to be human. In "The Skeptics' Guide to the Future," Novella and his co-authors skillfully extrapolate upon each scientific development, fueling their own speculations about the future. With their trademark skepticism and attention to detail, they leave no stone unturned as they paint a vivid vision of what lies ahead.
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