Stevenson, Mark, 1971-

An optimist's tour of the future : one curious man sets out to answer "what's next?" / Mark Stevenson. - New York : Avery, 2012 - 373 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Man. "The world's most dangerous idea" ; "The most wondrous map" ; "My lab should not be trusted" -- Machine. Can you turn all the buttons on? ; "Like explaining Shakespeare to a dog" ; "Invisibly small and and magical" ; "The biggest, baddest kid on the block" ; "A constant and complete intercourse" -- Mother Earth. "World leaders still don't really get it" ; "I'm a disruptive guy. I like disruption" ; "The black phantom" ; "A little bit of a big amount" ; "The best job in the world" -- Me. "Making a road where there isn't one" ; "Future shock" ; Hello, and thanks for all the fish.

A guide to the future of civilization describes the author's travels in various world regions where he learned about climate-proof farming practices and breakthrough technologies with a potential for helping the world.

9781583334560 (pbk.) 1583334564 (pbk.)


Research--Forecasting.
Investigación --Predicciones
Technological forecasting.
Predicciones tecnológicas
Technological innovations--Forecasting.
Innovaciones tecnológicas --Predicciones
Science--Humor.
Ciencia --Anécdotas, chistes, sátiras, etc
Filosofía de la ciencia
Ciencia--Historia
Cambio tecnológico

Q 180 / S848o 2012

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