First published 2013
Throughout human history, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the impoverished masses. Most believe this gap cannot be bridged. Space entrepreneur Peter Diamandis and science writer Steven Kotler argue otherwise. They document how exponentially advancing technologies will deliver more progress in twenty years than humanity achieved in the previous two centuries. Artificial intelligence, robotics, infinite computing, broadband networks, digital manufacturing, nanomaterials, and synthetic biology are converging to meet the basic needs of every person on Earth. Four emerging forces drive this transformation: exponential technologies, do-it-yourself innovators, tech philanthropists, and the rising billion in developing nations. These forces conspire to solve humanity's greatest challenges. The authors present their case as an antidote to prevailing pessimism, showing how abundance for all lies within reach.
Genres: science, business, economics, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century
Vibes: informative, optimistic, thought-provoking
Tropes: optimistic-vision, problem-solving
488 pages · Paperback · Antoni Bosch