The Future Is Waiting: A compilation of mind-blowing predictions about the future
"An astonishing read" Ariel Kozlowski, Film Director <br>"A resumé of the most exciting technologies at the moment" Lars H, serial entrepreneur <br>"A must read" Alex.F, mastermind group <br> <br>A fascinating introduction to Climate Change, Transport, Energy, Society and Space, Robots, Artificial intelligence, Androids, Enhanced bodies, Brain-technology interfaces, cyborgs, 5G, AR, VR, MR, HR, IOT, Quantum, Bio and Optical computers, genomics, supermaterials, nano factories and the future of food. <br> <br>A mind blowing forecast for our near future.Are we going to live in a dystopian, steampunk, scarce, Mad-max kind of world or… <br>Are we going to live in a utopian, futuristic, abundant, Tomorrowland kind of world? <br>Will we be able to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events? <br>When will all cars be electric? <br>Will robots replace my job? <br>What is Universal Basic Income? <br>What are the possibilities of a Third World War? <br>When will be landing on Mars? And beyond? <br>Will people become cyborgs? <br>How far are we from androids that look and behave like real humans? <br>Will an AI eventually take control over humankind? <br>Will most of us become addicted to virtual worlds? <br>Are we all going to use augmented reality contact lenses and play with holograms? <br>What is GaaS or Genetics as a Service? <br>How many will Genetically Modified humans be in 2050? <br>Are we going to live forever? <br>Should I start saving for a búnker? <br>Is 42 still the answer to life, the universe, and everything? <br>And the most important… is this all a hype? <br> <br>These questions and many others will be explored in the next chapters divided into the following parts: <br> <br>* Macrotrends and challenges. Analysis of the series of storms involving our climate, energy system, transportation, economy, politics, and space travel. <br>* Man Vs Machine. Technological developments of robots and how humans are going to compete and collaborate with them. <br>* The fight for reality. How Virtual reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Holographic media and IoT will change our daily lives. <br>* The new era of computers: Quantum, DNA-based and Optical computers. <br>* Genetics and Nanotechnology. How we are going to rewrite the fundamentals of life. <br>* A roadmap for 2050 <br> <br>This is the first edition of The Future is Waiting, based on the blog https://martin-gallardo.com/blogs/futurism <br>Buyers of the first edition will also get access to upcoming editions with more content, interviews... <br> <br>Martin Gallardo works as Innovation Consultant and in-house entrepreneur for Vertical Strategy in Copenhague, turning ideas into innovative products to solve grand challenges and helping large corporations to learn and act like startups. <br> <br>EDITORIAL REVIEWS <br> <br>"A very interesting book giving a resume of the most exciting movements and technologies at the moment!" Lars H. serial entrepreneur in the Nordics <br> <br>"For anyone looking for a well researched and well articulated analysis of current trends and how it will shape the future this is a must read. Broken down into easily digestable vignettes you can almost see the future unfolding in front of you. The Future is Waiting but you shouldn't be. " Alex F, beta reader