Title: The lights in the tunnel : automation, accelerating technology, and the economy of the future /
Authors: Ford, Martin
Publisher: Acculant Publishing,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Economic forecasting.; Technological innovations Economic aspects; Employees Effect of technological innovations on.; Economics; Technology; Artificial intelligence; Technology Economic aspects; Artificial intelligence Economic aspects.; Technological unemployment.
Abstract: A computer engineer from Silicon Valley employs a powerful thought experiment to explore the economy of the future. An imaginary "tunnel of lights" is used to visualize the economic implications of the new technologies that are likely to appear in the coming years and decades. Challenged are nearly all conventional views of the future and the danger that lies ahead if we do not plan for the impact of rapidly advancing technology is illuminated. It also offers unique insights into how technology will intertwine with globalization to shape the remainder of the 21st century, and explores ways in which the economic realities of the future might offer new approaches to addressing global challenges such as poverty and climate change.
Contents: Introduction -- The tunnel -- Acceleration -- Danger -- Transition -- The green light -- Final Thoughts.