Title: On the Future Pdf Prospects for Humanity
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees
Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes - good and bad - are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.
The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence - if pursued and applied wisely - could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth - no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.
Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.
Have Your Children Read This Book! On The Future contains more well-informed opinion, more wisdom and more stimulating ideas than any other book I have read about the future waiting for our children and grandchildren. I gave copies to each of my grandchildren because I want them to understand and ponder the opportunities and dangers ahead. To my knowledge, no other author presents the future in more compelling terms than Martin Rees.John DickeyExcellent Buy it. This is a thoughtful, balanced, riveting, easy-to-read book. I saw Martin Rees on WTTW's Chicago Tonight (the best thing on television in Chicago each weeknight at 7pm) and thought I'd have a look at his book. I couldn't put it down - very interesting.Well-Written by a Guy Who Knows I gobbled this one up right away and will probably read it again. Rees is a good writer and he clearly knows the material. I'd have liked more details about potential catastrophes and more discussion of "what if" scenarios, but for a general audience, this was interesting.
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