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| Author | : Veronica Hollinger |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2002-04 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780812218046 |
"The savvy critical essays in this provocative collection investigate the interface between science fiction and postmodern culture. . . . Highly recommended for readers at all levels."—Choice
| Author | : Veronica Hollinger |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2002-04 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
"The savvy critical essays in this provocative collection investigate the interface between science fiction and postmodern culture. . . . Highly recommended for readers at all levels."—Choice
| Author | : Andrew Maynard |
| Publisher | : Mango Media Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 2020-10-27 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1642502642 |
A scientist offers compelling visions and potential pitfalls of the future—in “a journey through time, space, and the human experience” (Dr. Tanya Harrison, coauthor of For All Humankind). Humanity has gained the ability not only to imagine the future, but to design and engineer it. At times entertaining, and at others profound, Future Rising provides an original perspective on our relationship with the future. As a species, we’ve become talented architects of our future—yet we often struggle to come to terms with what this means. As innovation and rapidly shifting norms and expectations drive our world at breakneck speed, we sometimes need to find a still, quiet place to pause and think. Future Rising creates such a place, where we can take advantage of our species’ knowledge of world history and the importance of science to piece together a positive future. To create a good future, we must rediscover the past. Our relationship with the future is inextricably intertwined with where we’ve come from, who we are, and what we aspire to. Future Rising starts at the beginning of all things with the Big Bang and traces a pathway along the emergence of intelligent life, through what makes humans uniquely capable of imagining and creating different futures. In a series of sixty short reflections, Andrew Maynard, a former physicist and nationally recognized expert in technology and society, will take you on a journey into: What “the future” actually is How it molds and guides our lives How we can use the history of the world to change our future “A thoughtful and thought-provoking response to the moment we’re in, chronicling how we got here, where we’re going, and what role we have in that journey.” —Ramona Pringle, Director of Creative Innovation Studio and Associate Professor, Ryerson University
| Author | : Edward Struzik |
| Publisher | : Island Press |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2015-02-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1610914406 |
In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically different than it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing into something new and very different from what it once was. While these changes may seem remote, they will have a profound impact on a host of global issues, from international politics to animal migrations. In Future Arctic, journalist and explorer Edward Struzik offers a clear-eyed look at the rapidly shifting dynamics in the Arctic region, a harbinger of changes that will reverberate throughout our entire world. Future Arctic reveals the inside story of how politics and climate change are altering the polar world in a way that will have profound effects on economics, culture, and the environment as we know it. Struzik takes readers up mountains and cliffs, and along for the ride on snowmobiles and helicopters, sailboats and icebreakers. His travel companions, from wildlife scientists to military strategists to indigenous peoples, share diverse insights into the science, culture and geopolitical tensions of this captivating place. With their help, Struzik begins piecing together an environmental puzzle: How might the land’s most iconic species—caribou, polar bears, narwhal—survive? Where will migrating birds flock to? How will ocean currents shift? And what fundamental changes will oil and gas exploration have on economies and ecosystems? How will vast unclaimed regions of the Arctic be divided? A unique combination of extensive on-the-ground research, compelling storytelling, and policy analysis, Future Arctic offers a new look at the changes occurring in this remote, mysterious region and their far-reaching effects.
| Author | : Marge Piercy |
| Publisher | : Ballantine Books |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 1997-06-23 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 044900094X |
Hailed as a classic of speculative fiction, Marge Piercy’s landmark novel is a transformative vision of two futures—and what it takes to will one or the other into reality. Harrowing and prescient, Woman on the Edge of Time speaks to a new generation on whom these choices weigh more heavily than ever before. Connie Ramos is a Mexican American woman living on the streets of New York. Once ambitious and proud, she has lost her child, her husband, her dignity—and now they want to take her sanity. After being unjustly committed to a mental institution, Connie is contacted by an envoy from the year 2137, who shows her a time of sexual and racial equality, environmental purity, and unprecedented self-actualization. But Connie also bears witness to another potential outcome: a society of grotesque exploitation in which the barrier between person and commodity has finally been eroded. One will become our world. And Connie herself may strike the decisive blow. Praise for Woman on the Edge of Time “This is one of those rare novels that leave us different people at the end than we were at the beginning. Whether you are reading Marge Piercy’s great work again or for the first time, it will remind you that we are creating the future with every choice we make.”—Gloria Steinem “An ambitious, unusual novel about the possibilities for moral courage in contemporary society.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “A stunning, even astonishing novel . . . marvelous and compelling.”—Publishers Weekly “Connie Ramos’s world is cuttingly real.”—Newsweek “Absorbing and exciting.”—The New York Times Book Review
| Author | : M.B. Chatfield |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 54 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : |
You've grasped the basics, now unlock the potential! Building on the foundation of "Edge Computing Simplified," this book takes you on a deeper dive into the world of edge computing, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate its exciting future. Inside you'll discover: Advanced concepts: Explore different edge computing deployments, delve into cutting-edge technologies and platforms. Hands-on edge: Learn how to develop and deploy your own edge computing applications. Future-proofing your skills: Understand the critical role of security and privacy in edge computing. The road ahead: Discover how edge computing is shaping the future of society across various industries. Embrace the power of edge computing and chart your course to a successful future! Author: In his work, Chatfield is known for his ability to take complex technical topics and make them easy to understand. He is a gifted communicator who can explain even the most intricate concepts in a clear and concise way. This makes his writing and presentations a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about edge computing. Chatfield is also a passionate advocate for edge computing. He believes that edge computing has the potential to revolutionize the way we use technology, and he is committed to helping others understand its benefits. Here are some of the things that make M.B. Chatfield an expert in edge computing: He is a gifted communicator. Chatfield can explain complex technical topics in a clear and concise way. He is passionate about edge computing. Chatfield believes in the potential of edge computing to revolutionize the way we use technology. He is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand this important new technology. #edgecomputing #futureofcomputing #iot #cloudcomputing #techexplained #edgecomputingforbeginners #makingsenseoftech #beginnersguide #edgecomputingbasics #understandedgecomputing #techforeveryone #futureofwork #smartercities #advancededgecomputing #edgecomputingapplications #developyouredgeexpertise #M.B.Chatfield
| Author | : Max Brockman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2011-10-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0191628182 |
The next wave of science writing is here. Editor Max Brockman has talent-spotted 19 young scientists, working on leading-edge research across a wide range of fields. Nearly half of them are women, and all of them are great communicators: their passion and excitement makes this collection a wonderfully invigorating read. We hear from an astrobiologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena about the possibilities for life elsewhere in the solar system (and the universe); from the director of Yale's Comparative Cognition Laboratory about why we keep making the same mistakes; from a Cambridge lab about DNA synthesis; from the Tanzanian savannah about what lies behind attractiveness; we hear about how to breed plants to withstand disease, about ways to extract significance from the Interne's enormous datasets, about oceanography, neuroscience, microbiology, and evolutionary psychology.
| Author | : Ashton B. Carter |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780262531948 |
How the US can rectify organizational and managerial problems to maximize its military effectiveness.
| Author | : Thomas W. Lippman |
| Publisher | : Potomac Books, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 477 |
| Release | : 2012-02 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1597978760 |
Of all the countries in the world that are vital to the strategic and economic interests of the United States, Saudi Arabia is the least understood by the American people. Saudi Arabia's unique place in Islam makes it indispensable to a constructive relationship between the non-Muslim West and the Muslim world. For all its wealth, the country faces daunting challenges that it lacks the tools to meet: a restless and young population, a new generation of educated women demanding opportunities in a closed society, political stagnation under an octogenarian leadership, religious extremism and intellectual backwardness, social division, chronic unemployment, shortages of food and water, and troublesome neighbors. Today's Saudi people, far better informed than all previous generations, are looking for new political institutions that will enable them to be heard, but these aspirations conflict with the kingdom's strict traditions and with the House of Saud's determination to retain all true power. Meanwhile, the country wishes to remain under the protection of American security but still clings to a system that is antithetical to American values. Basing his work on extensive interviews and field research conducted in the kingdom from 2008 through 2011 under the auspices of the Council on Foreign Relations, Thomas W. Lippman dissects this central Saudi paradox for American readers, including diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and students of foreign policy.
| Author | : Sarah Pink |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2022-09-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 100064362X |
Emerging Technologies / Life at the Edge of the Future invites us to think forward from our present moment of planetary, public and everyday crisis, through the prism of emerging technologies. It calls for a new ethical, responsible and equitable path towards possible futures, curated through in-depth engagement with and across experiential, environmental and technological possibilities. It tackles three of the most significant challenges for contemporary society by asking: how emerging technologies are implicated in the sites of everyday lives; what place emerging technologies have in an evolving world in crisis; and how we might better imagine and shape ethical, equitable and responsible futures. The book interweaves three narratives, each of which advances three sets of concerns for our societal futures: ‘Emergence’, which addresses futures, trust and hope; ‘Worlds’, which addresses data, air and energy; and ‘Technologies’, which addresses the future of mobilities, homes and work. Not simply a critical study of emerging technologies, this book is also an approach to thinking and practice in times of global crisis that plays out a mode of future-focused scholarship and action for the first half of the twenty-first century.
