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.

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 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...

With the aim to educate and encourage every listener to adopt disruptive technologies, as well as to understand their impact on the future of businesses, workforce, and societies, The Future of Disruptive Technologies was born. 

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Imagine standing on the lunar surface. Before you, the black infinity of space; behind you, the small blue Earth. That feeling of fascination and adventure is what this audiobook captures. This audiobook takes you on a journey through the history of...

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors! From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for the future of technology and technological convergence in our modern era. In their book Abundance, bestselling authors and futurists...

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.

*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...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. HOW DOES AI REALLY WORK? YOUR CURIOUS KID IS ABOUT TO FIND OUT. The AI Book That Finally Explains the Why, Not Just the What Your kid has asked a hundred questions about AI, robots, and computers that you couldn't fully answer. Why can ChatGPT write a...

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...

The digital revolution is reshaping how we think, live, and interact, raising urgent questions about its spiritual and prophetic significance. For those seeking discernment and wisdom in navigating today’s digital world through a biblical lens, trusted Bible prophecy teacher Ron Rhodes offers both critical insight and steadfast hope.

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...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. It all began in 1839 – when Robert Anderson rolled his first electric carriage prototype through Edinburgh. But the real breakthrough came in 1891: the whisper-quiet "Flocken Elektrowagen" glided through the streets of Coburg, while gasoline carriages...

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. 

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?

From Amazon's Alexa to Japan's robot chefs, technology is becoming increasingly saturated into our everyday lives. Previous technological revolutions have come and gone, but this one is different. For the first time in economic history, productivity and employment are diverging, suggesting that humans are contributing less to economic growth.

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise… The year is 3020. Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses...

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.

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.