A computer beats the reigning human champion of Go, a game harder than chess. Another is composing classical music. Labs are creating life-forms from synthetic DNA. A doctor designs an artificial trachea, uses a 3D printer to produce it, and implants it and saves a child's life.…
Technology is advancing faster than ever--but for better or for worse? On the one hand, astonishing technology developments such as personalized genomics, self-driving cars, drones, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand,…
Teaching readers to evaluate the potential impact of any new technology, this book presents three simple questions to ask: Does it have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are its risks and rewards? And does it promote autonomy or dependence? --
Technology is advancing faster than ever--but for better or for worse? On the one hand, astonishing technology developments such as personalized genomics, self-driving cars, drones, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand,…
"Tech experts Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever have updated their bestseller to better help readers make choices that will lead to a Star Trek future and not Mad Max"--