Technology's Promise : Expert Knowledge on the Transformation of Business and Society

With the onset of a knowledge economy, modern nations are hard at work using ever more sophisticated information systems to power a ''technology revolution'' that is transforming our lives. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, conducted over the past decade at the George Washington University. Pooling the knowledge of 100 high-tech CEOs, scientists, engineers, academics, consultants, futurists, and other experts from around the world, the resulting book is the best forecast data ever assembled, covering the entire span of scientific and technological innovation. In This Forecast Of Science And Technology, William E. Halal Shows That Relentless Technology Progress Is Driving The Creative Transformation Of Business, Society, The World, And Even What It Means To Be Human. A Technology Revolution Is Accelerating Today As An Explosion Of Ever More Sophisticated Information Systems, Creating Unprecedented Gains In Knowledge, And Breakthroughs Everywhere. Technology's Promise Draws On The Work Of Techcast Project At George Washington University To Chart The Terrain Ahead. Pooling The Knowledge Of 100 Experts Around The World, The Book Outlines Advances In All Fields. It Is The Best Forecast Data Ever Assembled, Covering The Entire Span Of Technological Innovation. Provocative Analyses Of The Environment, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Biogenetics, And Much More Offer Guidance On Threats And Opportunities In This High-tech Future.--jacket. Basic Training For The 21st Century / Marvin Cetron -- Discovering The Forces Of Transformation -- Guiding Technology's Promise -- Transition To A Sustainable World: Converting The Energy And Environment Mess Into An Opportunity -- Globalization Goes High-tech: A Worrisome World Of Abundance -- Society Moves Online: The Transforming Power Of Information Technology And E-commerce -- Mastery Over Life: Promises And Perils Of Biogenetics -- Faster And Farther: Building The Global Transportation System -- The Final Frontier: Preludes To Deep Space Travel -- Shifting Structures Of Society: Business, Government, And Other Institutions In A Knowledge Age -- An Age Of Consciousness: The Next Phase In Technology's Promise? -- Scenarios: A Virtual Trip Through Time. William E. Halal. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, and draws on the knowledge of 100 CEOs, scientists, academics and other experts to compile the best forecast data ever assembled. William E. Halal is a world authority on emerging technology who has worked with multinational companies and government agencies. He is ranked among 'The World's 100 most influential Futurists' in Macmillan's "Encyclopedia of the Future". The book is based on groundbreaking work by the TechCast Project conducted over the past decade at George Washington University - possibly the best forecast data ever assembled. Scientific and technical innovation is a hot topic. Today's modern nations are using increasingly high-tech information systems to power a 'technology revolution' Today's modern nations are using increasingly high-tech information systems to power a 'technology revolution'. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, conducted at the George Washington University and draws on the knowledge of 100 CEOs, scientists, academics and other experts to compile the best forecast data ever assembled.