The Inevitable
by Kevin Kelly
In his thought-provoking book The Inevitable, veteran technology futurist Kevin Kelly makes the case that 12 emerging technologies are utterly transforming our world in predictable ways. He dubs these forces "the inevitable" due to their convergence and near-certainty of widespread adoption.
Kelly explores how AI is increasingly answering questions like genius Watson and driving our cars. 3D printing is bringing manufacturing home and "teleporting" custom objects of any design. Sensors are weaving an "Internet of Things" sensing our cities. Virtual and augmented reality are blurring digital and physical in exciting new blended realities.
He illustrates these trends through fascinating historical parallels and case studies. We learn how the arrival of railroads or electricity followed similar inevitable adoption curves. Tech pioneers like Elon Musk and Ray Kurzweil unintentionally demonstrate the book's 12 laws of acceleration as they work to future-proof humanity against existential threats through endeavors like Neuralink.
By outlining the direction technologies are already locked into following, Kelly equips readers to actively steer their course rather than resist change. The Inevitable leaves us inspired by the emerging wonders science and engineering are poised to deliver society. For anyone striving to understand and shape tomorrow's world, reading this is its own inevitable conclusion.
This sounds like something I need to read!! Thanks for sharing