The story of technology : how we got here and what the future holds / Daniel M. Gerstein.
Takes the reader on a journey into what Gerstein identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization: the continued proliferation of technology. He proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future, and considers three technologies that are now converging and will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things".
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- ISBN: 9781633885783
- ISBN: 163388578X
- Physical Description: 357 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Foundations. In the beginning ... ; Perspectives and definitions ; Foundations of technology development ; The modern age of technology -- Managing technology. Leading at the speed of technology ; Assessing technology ; Technology development methods ; Managing technology in an unmanageable world -- The future. Thinking orthogonally ; Technology's effect on society ; The technologist's responsibility to society ; Reflections on the future of technology -- Conclusions -- Appendices. The technology lexicon ; TRL definitions, descriptions, and supporting information from the US Department of Defense ; Framework for assessing technology development and availability ; Operational view definitions from the US Department of Defense ; Elements of the DHS S&T portfolio review process ; Categories of activity for protecting technology. |
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The Story of Technology : How We Got Here and What the Future Holds
A leading technology expert examines ways to manage the rapid proliferation of technology and come to grips with its pervasive influence. Technology--always a key driver of historical change--is transforming society as never before and at a far more rapid pace. This book takes the reader on a journey into what the author identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization, the continued proliferation of technology. And he challenges us to consider how to think about technology to ensure that we humans, and not the products of our invention, remain in control of our destinies? In this informative and insightful examination, Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein--who brings vast operational, research, and academic experience to the subject--proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future. He identifies the attributes that a future successful technology will seek to emulate and the pitfalls that a technology developer should try to avoid. The aim is to bring greater clarity to the impact of technology on individuals and society. In particular, he considers three technologies now converging that will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things." He asks: Will we continue to develop new technologies in these fields merely because basic research shows that we can, or should we first consider the likely effects of these technologies on the quality of life at the individual, societal, and global levels? Dr. Gerstein makes a compelling case that rational and informed evolution of our technological options is the best course for ensuring a brighter future.