Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow (Future of Humanity, Social Aspects of Technology)

In "Future Rising," Maynard provides a thoughtful and thought-provoking response to the current moment, chronicling how we got here, where we are going, and what role we have in that journey. He argues that human beings can and do change the future, and that we have the ability to imagine and design it. The book offers an original perspective on our relationship with the future, exploring how we can use our knowledge of world history and the importance of science to create a positive future. It is written to be easy to pick up and hard to put down, and will appeal to readers of nonfiction science and history books like "Life 3.0," "The Future of Humanity," or "Superintelligence."

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2020
Publisher: Mango Media

“Maynard has penned a profound and contemplative response to the present moment, outlining our path from inception to destination and the significance of our role in that journey” – Ramona Pringle, Director of Creative Innovation Studio and Associate Professor, Ryerson University.

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Humanity possesses the remarkable capacity to shape and mold the future. We have evolved to envision the future, and then engineer it. At times, this journey is entertaining, and at others, it is deeply introspective. Future Rising offers an innovative perspective on our relationship with the future.

We bear a responsibility to improve the future for the betterment of all. As a species, we have become skilled architects of our destiny. However, we often struggle to comprehend the implications of this role. In the midst of rapid innovation and constantly evolving norms and expectations, we occasionally require a serene haven to pause and reflect. Future Rising aims to establish such a tranquil space, where we can harness our collective knowledge of world history and the significance of science to construct a positive future.

To forge a prosperous future, it is essential to revisit our past. Our relationship with the future is intricately linked to our origins, identity, and aspirations. Crafted with ease of accessibility and the challenge of retention in mind, Future Rising begins at the very beginning, with the Big Bang, and traces a trajectory through the emergence of intelligent life, highlighting what distinguishes humans as uniquely capable of envisioning and creating diverse futures.

If you have a penchant for nonfiction science and history books such as Life 3.0, The Future of Humanity, or Superintelligence, then you are bound to relish Future Rising.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 133 x 185 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642502633