Abundance

The Future Is Better Than You Think

Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler

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English

Free Press
01 September 2014

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science

Series: Exponential Technology Series

The New York Times bestselling “manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world’s most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom” (The Wall Street Journal).

Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the hardscrabble majority. Conventional wisdom says this gap cannot be closed. But it is closing—and fast.

In Abundance, space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years. We will soon have the ability to meet and exceed the basic needs of every person on the planet. Abundance for all is within our grasp.

Breaking down human needs by category—water, food, energy, healthcare, education, freedom—Diamandis and Kotler introduce us to innovators and industry captains making tremendous strides in each area. “Not only is Abundance a riveting page-turner…but it’s a book that gives us a future worth fighting for” (The Christian Science Monitor).

By: Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler
Imprint: Free Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 347g
ISBN: 9781451616835
ISBN 10: 145161683X
Series: Exponential Technology Series
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think

Diamandis and Kotler challenge us all to solve humanity s grand challenges. Innovative small teams are now empowered to accomplish what only governments and large corporations could once achieve. The result is nothing less than the most transformative and thrilling period in human history. --Timothy Ferris #1 NY Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek