The Future: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know by Richard Watson

The Future: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know by Richard Watson

A dynamic insight into how science will shape human destiny over the coming century. What will the world look like in 2020, 2030 or even 2100? How will progress in scientific research affect human life in the areas of health and lifestyle, energy and the environment, politics and conflict, space exploration and even the ultimate questions of existence? This book offers an electrifying trip through the wonders - and terrors - awaiting us over the next hundred years. The ideas explored include: Therapeutic cloning; Regenerative medicine; Nanotechnology; Quantum computers; Cyberwarfare; Space colonies; The nature of consciousness; Digital democracy.

Richard Watson is an internationally renowned author, speaker, futurist and scenario planner who is best known for his book Future Files and for his graphic representations of future trends. Richard is the founder of www.nowandnext.com a website that publishes the quarterly 'What's Next' report, a monthly newsletter and a daily blog. He is a regular on the conference circuit worldwide and recent speaking clients have included London Business School, Shell and IBM.

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ISBN 13	9781780871592
ISBN 10	1780871597
Titre	The Future: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know
Auteur	Richard Watson
Série	50 Ideas You Really Need To Know Series
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Quercus Publishing
Année de publication	2012-12-06
Nombre de pages	208
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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