WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE Scientists Predict the Next Great Discoveries and Reveal How Today's Breakthroughs Are Already Shaping Our World

Narrator Pete Cross gives a crisp, erudite performance of this collection of thought-provoking essays, which envision the influence of technology, science, and nature on the future of society. How does automation impact our future lives? What should we make of the possible impact of artificial intelligences? Curious listeners who aren’t versed in the minutiae of concepts like quantum physics needn’t fear being lost. The audiobook covers essays rooted in science that most listeners will be familiar with and builds potential future outcomes from this foundation. The prevailing theme is not science fiction but how the future we should anticipate is rooted in evidence we can take note of today. Throughout, Cross’s voice guides listeners though the plethora of ideas with ease and clarity. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2018]