Novella, Steven
The Skeptics' Guide to the Future
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399706698
- author:
- Novella, Steven
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- HODDER & STOUGHTON
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.6 centimetres (0.66 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Future Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Skeptics' Guide to the Future by Steven Novella is a thought-provoking exploration of the future, built upon the work of past futurists. By examining what they got right and wrong, Novella and his co-authors offer their own speculations about the distant future, shaped by groundbreaking technologies such as genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Their approach is guided by a trademark skepticism, carefully extrapolating upon each scientific development to lay out a vision for tomorrow. The authors' analysis of past predictions and incorrect estimations provides valuable insights into the pitfalls of futurism, while their own speculations offer a unique perspective on the future of humanity. Through this nuanced exploration, Novella and his co-authors aim to learn from the successes and failures of those who have come before, providing a fresh and thought-provoking look at what the future might hold.
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