The Future of Us
The Science of What We'll Eat, Where We'll Live, and Who We'll Be
by Jay Ingram
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Pub Date Sep 26 2023 | Archive Date Oct 03 2023
Simon & Schuster Canada | Simon & Schuster
Description
Where will we live? How will we get around? What will we look like? These are just some of the questions bestselling author and popular science broadcaster Jay Ingram answers in this exciting examination of the science and technologies that will affect every aspect of human life.
In these pages, Ingram explores the future of our technological civilization. He reports on cutting-edge research in organ and limb regeneration, advances in prosthetics, the merging of the human and the synthetic, and gene editing. Vertical farming and lab-grown food might help feed millions and alleviate pressure on the planet. Cities could accommodate green space and the long-awaited flying car. Finally, he speculates on the future of artificial general intelligence, even artificial superintelligence, as well as our place on Earth and in the universe.
The potential impact of these developments in science and technology will be powerful and wide-ranging, complicated by ethics and social equity. And they will inevitably revolutionize every aspect of life and even who we are. This is The Future of Us.
Advance Praise
"An invaluable overview of today's science and how it could shape tomorrow.” -Booklist on THE FUTURE OF US
“We are the only species on Earth capable of radically changing our future. In The Future of Us, Jay Ingram expertly reveals how state of the art science and technology is transforming the human body and the planetary body. From evolving extra fingers to cyborgs, and from ‘sponge cities’ to space colonies, this book is an essential guide to understanding the challenges and opportunities for humanity’s survival in the years ahead.” -Ziya Tong, award-winning broadcaster and author of The Reality Bubble
“Jay’s done it again: pulling threads from the past, present, and future to spin a surprising tale about where we’re headed as a species. I give The Future of Us two thumbs up. . . . (and if Jay’s right about our future, maybe soon I’ll give it three or four!)” -Dan Riskin, evolutionary biologist, author, and former cohost of Daily Planet on the Discovery Channel
“Readers couldn't ask for a better guide through the weird and wonderful near-future than Jay Ingram. In spite of the sometimes troubling views of the world-to-come, Ingram writes with a clear sense of hope for a better tomorrow.” -Marcello Di Cintio, award-winning author of Walls and Driven
“In his fascinating book The Future of Us, author Jay Ingram pulls back the curtain on what our future might hold. While highlighting the promise of emerging innovations such as geoengineering, AI, and vertical farms, Jay also shines a critical light on impracticalities and ethical implications. This book is a must-read for anyone who desires a comprehensive and well-documented look at where the future is leading us, while avoiding the hype and technocratic jargon.” -Robert Thirsk, former Canadian Space Agency astronaut
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781668003343 |
| PRICE | CA$35.00 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
Stephen G, Reviewer
This is the fourth book by Jay Ingram that I’ve read and it is as good as the others. Ingram has a way of writing that absorbs my complete attention. His style is simple, clear, and conversational. He avoids jargon and ably simplifies the science. And from time to time, Ingram’s sense of humor shows up to make the book even better. This book is well worth reading. Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the digital review copy.
