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The Skeptics'' Guide to the Future

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By (author): Steven Novella

OUT NOW: the new book from the bestselling authors and hosts of the wildy popular 'The Skeptics Guide to the Universe'

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Our predictions of the future are a wild fantasy, inextricably linked to our present hopes and fears, biases and ignorance. Whether they be the outlandish leaps predicted in the 1920s, like multi-purpose utility belts with climate control capabilities and planes the size of luxury cruise ships, or the forecasts of the '60s, which didn't anticipate the sexual revolution or women's liberation, the path to the present is littered with failed predictions and incorrect estimations.

The best we can do is try to absorb from futurism's checkered past, perhaps learning to do a little better.

In The Skeptics' Guide To The Future, Steven Novella and his co-authors build upon the work of futurists of the past by examining what they got right, what they got wrong, and how they came to those conclusions. By exploring the pitfalls of each era, they give their own speculations about the distant future, transformed by unbelievable technology ranging from genetic manipulation to artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Applying their trademark skepticism, they carefully extrapolate upon each scientific development, leaving no stone unturned as they lay out a vision for the future of tomorrow.
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Product Details
  • Weight: 300g
  • Dimensions: 128 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 28 Sep 2023
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781399706735

About Steven Novella

Dr. Steven Novella host and producer of the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to the Universe is an internationally recognized science educator. He brings his academic credentials and long history as a dynamic speaker and educator to the show. Dr. Novella is an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine where he is known for his dedication to excellence in teaching. When not podcasting he also authors the popular and award-winning NeuroLogica blog is senior editor of Science-Based Medicine and makes regular appearances on radio podcasts and tv promoting science. He is also the author of two courses for The Great Courses on medical myths and critical thinking.He is joined by his co-writers Bob Novella Cara Santa Maria Jay Novella and Evan Bernstein each of whom bring their own personality and knowledge to the show and this book. Together they create a dynamic and engaging group of friends who like discussing cutting-edge science philosophy and controversial topics.

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