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Soonish [sound recording] : ten emerging technologies that'll improve andor ruin everything/ by Weinersmith, Kelly.(CARDINAL)348023;
Cheap access to space: The Final Frontier is too damn expensive --Asteroid mining: Rummaging through the Solar System's junkyard --Fusion power: It powers the sun, and that's nice, but can it run my toaster? --Programmable matter: What if all of your stuff could be any of your stuff? --Robotic construction: Build me a rumpus room, metal servant! --Augmented reality: An alternative to fixing reality --Synthetic biology: Kind of like Frankenstein, except the monster spends the whole book dutifully making medicine and industrial inputs --Precision medicine: Everything that's wrong with you in particular; a statistical approach --Bioprinting: Why stop at seven margaritas when you can just print a new liver? --Brain-computer interfaces: Because after four billion years of evolution you still can't remember where you put your keys --Conclusion: Less soonisher, or The graveyard of lost chapters.Performed by Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith.What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? Cartoonist Zach Weinersmith (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal) and researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next, from robot swarms to nuclear-fusion-powered toasters. By weaving their own research, interviews with the scientists who are making these advances happen, and Zach's trademark comics, the Weinersmiths investigate why these technologies are needed, how they would work, and what is standing in their way.
Subjects: Humor.; Technological forecasting -- Humor.; Technology -- Social aspects.; Technological forecasting -- Popular works.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Future files : 5 trends that will shape the next 50 years / by Watson, Richard,1961-(CARDINAL)488092;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-291) and index.
Subjects: Twenty-first century; Technological forecasting.; Economic forecasting.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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2057 [videorecording] : the body, the city, the world / by New, Mike.; Petit, Mason.; Discovery Channel (Firm)(CARDINAL)217781;
[1] 2057. The body ; The city ; The world / a production of Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion for ZDF, Discovery Networks, and ZDF-Enterprises -- [2] Future car. The body ; The brain ; The fuels ; The extremes / produced by CBS Eye Too Productions for Discovery Channel.Narrators: Mike New (2057), Mason Petit (Future car).Explores what the world could look like in 50 years. With a blend of drama and science, this three-part series shows the possible world of tomorrow regarding the human body, the city, and the world. Includes the bonus feature, Future car.DVD; Dolby Digital, stereo.
Subjects: Science television programs.; Documentary films.; Technological forecasting.; Twenty-first century; Automobiles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Megatech : technology in 2050 / by Franklin, Daniel(Daniel Ellis),editor.(CARDINAL)867364;
Technology moves fast?́Œ so where will it have taken us by 2050? How will it affect the way we live? And how far are we willing to let it go? The writers predict the vast changes that technology will bring to everything from food production to health care, energy output, manufacturing and the military balance. They also consider the impact on jobs, and how we can prepare for the opportunities, as well as the dangers, that await. Thought-provoking, engaging and full of insight from the forefront of tech innovation, Megatech is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand tomorrow's world. -- Publisher.
Subjects: Technological forecasting.; Technological innovations; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robot futures / by Nourbakhsh, Illah Reza,1970-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.New mediocracy -- Robot smog -- The near future robot primer -- Dehumanizing robots -- Attention dilution disorder -- Brainspotting -- Which robot future : a way forward.
Subjects: Robotics; Technological forecasting;
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The future of communication / by Bailey, Diane,1966-(CARDINAL)486916; Alamy.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index."A look at potential future developments in communication, including holograms, as well as the Global Positioning System and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art"--Provided by publisher.1140L
Subjects: Telecommunication; Telecommunication;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Some future day : how AI is going to change everything / by Beckman, Marc,author.;
Introduction -- Chapter one: Changes for businesses, creators, and workers -- Chapter two: Miracles in medicine -- Chapter three: Advancements in contemporary warfare -- Chapter four: Changes for artists and creatives -- Chapter five: News media in a new world -- Chapter six: Banking, finance, and trust in an AI world -- Chapter seven: Meeting humans . . . and metahumans -- Chapter eight: The revolution of sighted AI -- Chapter nine: Scammers and crime -- Chapter ten: A revolution in education -- Chapter eleven: The dilemma and possibility of social media -- Chapter twelve: Conclusions--an accelerating world . . . whether we like it or not -- Appendix of additional resources -- Acknowledgments -- Index."From the workplace to the home, AI is poised to reshape the way we approach our professional and personal lives. Beckman uses this book to make the case that AI will free up valuable time and energy, allowing individuals to focus on more creative and meaningful work, but also that AI will create possibilities for engagement that were unthinkable just a generation ago. He shows that with AI as our co-pilot, we'll unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration--all of which will lead to more fulfilling and rewarding careers. Beckman illustrates how AI will strengthen family bonds and improve the quality of our home lives too, changing everything from how we educate our kids to how we stay connected on social media. And as AI becomes more integrated into our cities and towns, it will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and belonging; through AI-powered platforms, Beckman shows how we will collaborate on projects, share resources, and support one another in times of need. This thought-provoking and essential book is a definitive guide to the many ways in which AI will transform our lives for the better . . . but also surprise us, delight us, force us to (re)consider how we interact with one another, and make us question what exactly counts as "human." Join Marc Beckman on this exciting journey as he explores the near-endless possibilities of a world powered and transformed by artificial intelligence. It's an Age of Imagination . . . where the only limit is your own mind."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Artificial intelligence; Technological forecasting.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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The Kingfisher encyclopedia of the future / by Wilson, Anthony.(CARDINAL)530358; Gifford, Clive.(CARDINAL)265470;
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Technological forecasting; Science; Technological forecasting; Forecasting; Science;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The meaning of the 21st century : a vital blueprint ensuring our future / by Martin, James,1933-2013.(CARDINAL)130371;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Technological forecasting.; Technology and civilization.; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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2030 : a day in the life of tomorrow's kids / by Zuckerman, Amy.(CARDINAL)385761; Daly, James,1960-(CARDINAL)791927; Manders, John,illustrator.(CARDINAL)390631; Manders, John.(CARDINAL)390631;
Includes bibliographical references.Examines trends and scientific and technological research to speculate what a typical day will be like for a child living in the year 2030.NC990LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Technological forecasting.; Technological forecasting; Technological innovations; Technological innovations; Twenty-first century; Twenty-first century;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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