The Coming Convergence The Surprising Ways Diverse Technologies Interact to Shape Our World and Change the Future |
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| Author:
| Schmidt, Stanley |
| Foreword by:
| Levinson, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59102-613-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | Prometheus Books, Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $28.99 |
Book Description:
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Shows how past convergences have led the world, then considers main currents in biotechnology, cognitive science, information technology, and nanotechnology. This book foresees dangerous developments: longer, healthier lives; cheap, generally available food, energy, and technology; and, reduced pollution and environmental stress.
Shows how past convergences have led the world, then considers main currents in biotechnology, cognitive science, information technology, and nanotechnology. This book foresees dangerous developments: longer, healthier lives; cheap, generally available food, energy, and technology; and, reduced pollution and environmental stress.