The Coming Convergence

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The Coming Convergence

The Coming Convergence written by Stanley Schmidt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Computers categories.

Imagine direct communication links between the human brain and machines, or tailored materials capable of adapting by themselves to changing environmental conditions, or computer chips and environmental sensors embedded into everyday clothing, or medical technologies that eliminate currently untreatable conditions such as blindness and paralysis. Now imagine all of these developments occurring at the same time. The stuff of science fiction? Not So. These are actually the reasonable predictions of scientists attempting to forecast a few decades into the future based on the rapid pace of innovation. Author Stanley Schmidt-a physicist, a writer, and the editor of Analog: Science Fiction and Fact -- explores these and many more amazing yet probable scenarios in this fascinating guide to the near future. He shows how past convergences have led to today's world, then considers tomorrow's main currents in biotechnology, cognitive science, information technology, and nanotechnology. Looking even further downstream he foresees both exciting and potentially dangerous developments: Longer, healthier lives; Cheap, generally available food, energy, and technology; Reduced pollution and environmental stress; Economic disruption during transitional periods; Excessive power in too few hands; Increased vulnerability from over-dependence on technology. Schmidt notes that even a routine technology such as the CAT scan is the result of three wholly separate innovations started many decades ago which recently converged: the X-ray, the computer, and advances in medicine. On a more ominous note, he also observes that the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center was made possible by the malicious convergence of two separate trends in modern engineering and technology: the concentration of people in high rises within cities and the success of the passenger airline industry. The message is clear: the choices we make now will converge to create a near and distant future that will be almost unbelievably wonderful or unimaginably catastrophic, or both. This knowledgeable, fascinating glimpse into the future is a must read for everyone interested in technology, upcoming innovations in business, science fiction, and the future.

The Coming Convergence Of World Religions

The Coming Convergence Of World Religions written by Robley Edward Whitson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with categories.

New Scientist

New Scientist written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Electronic journals categories.

The Coming Age

The Coming Age written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with categories.

The Ecumenist

The Ecumenist written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Christian union categories.

The Teilhard Review

The Teilhard Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with English periodicals categories.

Busy Life Peaceful Center

Busy Life Peaceful Center written by Padraic O'Hare and has been published by Thomas More Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

Pc Magazine

Pc Magazine written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with IBM microcomputers categories.

Cyberscribes 1

Cyberscribes 1 written by Anne Hart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Computers categories.

-- Definitive guide to jobs in interactive media, including Web, virtual reality and online games. -- Interviews with leading industry experts from National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Internet World and others. -- Tied-in to summer '97 RealAudio and WebTV.

Index To Jewish Periodicals

Index To Jewish Periodicals written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Jews categories.