The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143110373 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has written for The New York Times, The Economist, Science, Time, and The Wall Street Journal among many other publications. Currently Senior Maverick at Wired, Kelly lives in Pacifica, California.From the Hardcover edition.. His previous books include Out of Control, New Rules for the New Economy, Cool Tools, and
Dennis Muzza said Internet elder's crystal ball for the next Internet elder's crystal ball for the next 30 years Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next 30 years, with each of the 12 forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. 0 years. Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next Internet elder's crystal ball for the next 30 years Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next 30 years, with each of the 12 forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. 0 years, with each of the 1"Internet elder's crystal ball for the next Internet elder's crystal ball for the next 30 years Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next 30 years, with each of the 12 forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. 0 years" according to Dennis Muzza. Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next Internet elder's crystal ball for the next 30 years Kevin Kelly is at it again with this book that looks at what the future has for us in the next 30 years, with each of the 12 forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. 0 years, with each of the 12 forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. forces described being a broad theme (i.e. Sharing, Screening, Accessing, etc.) that we can easily recognize today as happening but he explains in a broader context and outlines where it will take us. Unlike other authors, who only look forward and disregard what has been said before, Kelly was actually a. Marcus Anthony said Permission to Dream Again. "We are marching inexorably toward firmly connecting all humans and all machines into a global matrix." So writes Kevin Kelly on the last page of The Inevitable. No doubt this will have some dialling furiously for Morpheus to deliver a fresh batch of red pills, to save us all. However, Kelly's "inevitable" future need not be so dystopian. The man is a techno-optimist, and his ebullient enthusiasm for the future shines bright on. "Fantastic Read. Get it now." according to Oliver C Chua. This is my first book review on Amazon. Kevin Kelly's work is so compelling and illuminating that I had to express my admiration for it here.As content goes, anyone curious about technology and the future in general will be amply rewarded by Kelly's thoughts on such. If you are reading this review, you have likely experienced much of the technology Kelly references, and will appreciate his insight.Kelly also excels in book stru
These larger forces will completely revolutionize the way we buy, work, learn, and communicate with each other. Kelly both describes these deep trends—interacting, cognifying, flowing, screening, accessing, sharing, filtering, remixing, tracking, and questioning—and demonstrates how they overlap and are codependent on one another. In this fascinating, provocative new book, Kevin Kelly provides an optimistic road map for the future, showing how the coming changes in our lives—from virtual reality in the home to an on-demand economy to artificial intelligence embedded in everything we manufacture—can be understood as the result of a few long-term, accelerating forces. Kelly’s bright, hopeful book will be indispensable to anyone who seeks guidance on where their business, industry, or life is heading—what to invent, where to work, in what to invest, how to better reach customers, and what to begin to put into place—as this new world emerges.From the Hardcover edition.. By understanding and embracing them, says Kelly, it will be easier for us to remain on top of the com
In this book, you're swept along by his clear prose and unassailable arguments until it finally hits you: The technological, cultural, and societal changes he’s foreseeing really are inevitable. It’s like having a crystal ball, only without the risk of shattering." —David Pogue, Yahoo Tech "This book offers profound insight into what happens (soon!) when intelligence flows as easily into objects as electricity." —Chris Anderson, author of The Long Tail “How will