First published 2015
The digital transformation surrounding us marks humanity's entry into a new epoch. Shawn DuBravac, chief economist at the Consumer Electronics Association, presents his case that widespread digital adoption represents far more than technology accumulation. The coming decade will witness an entirely digital way of living through the Internet of Everything, connecting dishwashers to wristwatches in a vast data network. DuBravac examines how this shift will address humanity's greatest challenges. Autonomous vehicles could prevent thousands of deaths annually. Connected supply chains might eliminate food waste that leaves millions hungry in Africa. The need for traditional urban centers may disappear entirely. DuBravac shows readers how these technological advances will grant individuals unprecedented freedom in their work, health, and personal choices.
Genres: business, economics, computers, non-fiction, 21st-century, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: informative, insightful, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-perspective, informative-non-fiction
372 pages · Hardcover · Regnery