Future Technology

Technology promises to save humanity. How's that working out? In this comedy-science podcast, comedy legends Richard Ayoade (determinedly pessimistic) and Warwick Davis (inexplicably cheerful) venture beneath Audible HQ to the Future Tense lab, fully equipped to interrogate the future we're all being told to look forward to.

Conquer eco-anxiety and master the artificial intelligence breakthroughs that will radically transform society by 2050. Whether seeking an inspiring commute or upskilling your grasp of tomorrow's tech landscape, this visionary roadmap grounds complex science in everyday reality. Step into the...

Master the technological revolution as artificial intelligence and quantum innovation reshape the future of work. This thought-provoking roadmap cuts through the hype to reveal how converging sciences will directly impact human civilization by 2050. Perfect for an insightful daily commute, this...

Navigate the disruption of artificial intelligence and emerging biotechnology to future-proof your career and daily life. Whether you are navigating a looming career transition or seeking to understand the thought-provoking forces reshaping our world, this immersive guide grounds exponential...

*NATIONAL BESTSELLER* Is a global pandemic what it took to show us that saving our planet is possible? In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice’s waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats recently took over...

In Future Histories, public interest lawyer and digital specialist Lizzie O'Shea argues that we need to stop looking forward and start looking backwards. Weaving together histories of computing and progressive social movements with modern theories of the mind, society, and self, O'Shea constructs a "usable past" that can help us determine our digital future. What, she asks, can the Paris Commune tell us about earlier experiments in sharing resources - like the internet - in common?

For decades, the tech industry has overwhelmingly been just a software industry. Silicon Valley’s big win was disrupting Yellow Cab. What about disrupting General Motors? General Mills? General Electric? Energy, water, waste, food, manufacturing, construction—things every human on Earth relies on—have made incremental progress over the last century but have not seen the kind of exponential improvements we take for granted in computing.

From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Listeners can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of things" may affect how they communicate in the near and distant future.

The debut of ChatGPT on November 30th was a watershed moment in the history of technology. We stand on the threshold of a new age — one where content of all kinds, even software itself, will be conjured, seemingly from thin air, with simple conversation. In a culture fraught with...

The pre-eminent exponent of anti-monopoly law explains why we have no option but to break Big Tech’s monopolies, and that doing so would unleash innovation and growth. Today’s dominant tech platforms – the places where we exchange information and buy things online – could be the most...

In the 16th century, control of colonies and gold bullion gave Spain the edge; 17th-century Netherlands profited from trade and finance; 18th-century France gained from its larger population, while 19th-century British power rested on its primacy in the Industrial Revolution and its navy. In the era of Kennedy and Khrushchev, power resources were measured in terms of nuclear missiles, industrial capacity, and numbers of men under arms and tanks lined up ready to cross the plains of Eastern Europe. But the global information age of the 21st century is quickly rendering these traditional markers of power obsolete, remapping power relationships

Navigate the collision of artificial intelligence and digital life to protect your human identity in an automated future. Whether seeking deep focus during a long commute or reflecting on rapid societal shifts, this thought-provoking journey delivers urgent clarity. It bridges historical...

Imagine a world where companies can move successfully into the future, where these brittle solutions are replaced with a flexible, simple approach that also delivers enterprise-grade capabilities. This book introduces asset operations management (AOM), an operating principle founded on the belief that asset-intensive organizations have much to gain by adopting new approaches to data, collaboration, and communication—all supported by modern, consumer-grade technology experiences.

Step into the future of earnings with The Premier AI Duo—two guides to boost income and streamline work using AI. With "Unleashing the Millionaire Power of ChatGPT" and "The Ultimate ChatGPT and DALL·E Side Hustle Bible," discover side hustles, improve workflow, and create income streams—no tech skills needed!

Step into the world of coding, software development, and emerging technology with this accessible and engaging beginner's guide designed for anyone curious about how the digital world truly works. In Coding and Programming Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Software Development and Future Technology, Amanda Hade breaks down complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language that empowers listeners to confidently explore programming, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and the future of technology.

Former physicist Andrew Maynard threads together his love of science-fiction movies with his expertise on emerging technologies to engage, entertain, and make you think about the relationship between technology and society. Through the imagination and creativity of science-fiction movies, Maynard introduces listeners to the profound capabilities presented by new and emerging technologies, and the complex personal and societal challenges they present. 

From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, listeners can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained.

"Views differ on bitcoin, but few doubt the transformative potential of Blockchain technology. The Truth Machine is the best book so far on what has happened and what may come along. It demands the attention of anyone concerned with our economic future." —Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot...

Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.

John Devereaux and his MANTRA-6 team are now fully operational. On the frozen landscape of Northern Russia, four figures dressed in arctic camouflage uniforms, break into the Polyarny Naval Base near Murmansk – Home of Russia’s Northern Fleet. Their mission, to steal 60kg of highly enriched...