The coming convergence
The coming convergence2008
About this book
"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. Far-fetched?" "Author Stanley Schmidt 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."--Jacket.
Details
- First published
- 2008
- OL Work ID
- OL2939580W
Subjects
ForecastingPrévision technologiqueNanotechnologieSocial aspects of Information technologySocial aspectsSocial aspects of TechnologyBiotechnologieAspect socialSocial aspects of BiotechnologyTechnologieSociété postindustrielleTechnological forecastingBiotechnologyTechnologyInformation technologyTechnology, social aspects