This Will Change Everything
In 'This Will Change Everything', John Brockman curates a provocative collection of essays from leading scientists and thinkers, unraveling groundbreaking ideas that promise to reshape our understanding of the universe. From the implications of artificial intelligence to the mysteries of consciousness, each contribution ignites wonder and urgency about our future. Readers are invited to contemplate the profound interplay between technology, society, and the individual. The book challenges us to question our assumptions and envision the transformative possibilities that lie ahead. Dive into this journey of innovation and revelation, and discover what could fundamentally alter the course of humanity.
By John Brockman
Published: 2009
"What happens when we embrace the unknown and the unimaginable, realizing that the future is not just a continuation of the past, but a realm of endless possibilities?"
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"What game-changing scientific ideas and developments do you expect to live to see?" This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to more than 100 of the world's most influential minds. Exhilarating, visionary, sometimes frightening, but always fascinating, their responses provide an eye-opening road map of our near future.
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John Brockman
John Brockman is an influential author, literary agent, and the founder of the Edge Foundation, an organization that promotes intellectual discourse on science and technology. He is best known for his writings on the intersection of science, culture, and society. Brockman has edited several notable anthologies including 'The Third Culture' (1995) and 'What Is Your Dangerous Idea?' (2009), which feature contributions from some of the leading thinkers in contemporary science and philosophy. His writing style is characterized by clarity, analytical depth, and a focus on thought-provoking concepts that challenge conventional wisdom.
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- Authors
- John Brockman
- Published
- December 2009
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- ISBN
- 0061899674
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Science and Technology BiographiesArtificial IntelligenceScience and NatureTechnology
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This Will Change Everything
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