First published 2017
Tomorrow's world will look radically different from today's, but which emerging technologies will actually reshape human civilization? The Weinersmiths tackle this question by examining the most promising innovations on the horizon. They investigate robot swarms that could revolutionize construction and exploration. They explore nuclear fusion technology that might power everything from cities to kitchen appliances. The authors combine rigorous research with interviews of leading scientists working on these breakthroughs. Zach Weinersmith brings his signature comics to illustrate complex concepts, while Kelly Weinersmith contributes scientific expertise. Together they explain not just how these technologies function, but why society needs them and what obstacles prevent their widespread adoption. The book reveals which futuristic dreams might become reality and which will remain science fiction. Readers discover why humanity still lacks a lunar colony and what technical hurdles must be overcome to build one.
Genres: science-fiction, popular-science, non-fiction, technology
Vibes: accessible, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-interviews, informative-narrative
Period: Future
368 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Press