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Abundance : The Future Is Better Than You Think by Steven Kotler and Peter H. Diamandis (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-10145161683X
ISBN-139781451616835
eBay Product ID (ePID)12038750559
Product Key Features
Book TitleAbundance : the Future Is Better than You Think
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicApplied Sciences, Industries / General, Social Aspects, Future Studies, General
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics
AuthorSteven Kotler, Peter H. Diamandis
Book SeriesExponential Technology Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-466443
Reviews" Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge." -- Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, " Enough with the dystopian fiction and Mayan end-of-the-world predictions! According to tech entrepeneur and philanthropist Peter Diamandis and science writer Steven Kotler, things are getting better, not worse. " -- USA Today, "This engaging book is a needed corrective, a whirlwind tour of the latest developments in health care, agriculture, energy, and other fields ...The authors make a compelling case for optimism over dread as we face the exhilarating unknown." -- Publisher's Weekly, "Now that human beings communicate so easily, I suspect that nothing can stop the inevitable torrent of new technologies, new ideas and new arrangements that will transform the lives of our children. Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler give us a blinding glimpse of the innovations that are coming our way -- and that they are helping to create. This is a vital book." -- Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist, " In Abundance: Why the Future is Better Than You Think , Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler offer a vision of the future that's truly awesome in both the most traditional and modern understandings of the word; it's as big as it as awe inspiring." - The Futurist, " In Abundance: Why the Future is Better Than You Think , Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler offer a vision of the future that's truly awesome in both the most traditional and modern understandings of the word; it's as big as it as awe inspiring." -- The Futurist, "This brilliant must-read book provides the key to the coming era of abundance replacing eons of scarcity, a powerful antidote to today's malaise and pessimism." -- Ray Kurzweil, inventor, futurist, and author of The Singularity is Near, I'd like readers to read Abundance, the Peter Diamandis book with his coauthor, because if they did that, they would see that while the headlines are really bad in the world today, the trend lines are pretty good. Extreme poverty is down. [H]ealth care is improving dramatically around the world. There are developments now which make me believe we might be able to do what we did in the 90s which is use technological developments to create more jobs than we lose. For the last few months, for the first time in literally more than a decade, 40 percent of the new jobs have been in higher wage categories. I think people should read this and get some good ideas., "A manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world's most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom. " -- The Wall Street Journal, "Today, philanthropists, innovators and passionate entrepreneurs are more empowered than ever before to solve humanity's grand challenges. Abundance chronicles many of these stories and the emerging tools driving us towards an age of abundance. This is an audacious and powerful read!" -- Jeff Skoll, "Diamandis and Kotler challenge us all to solve humanity's grand challenges. Innovative small teams are now empowered to accomplish what only governments and large corporations could once achieve. The result is nothing less than the most transformative and thrilling period in human history." -- Tim Ferriss, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "I'd like readers to read Abundance... because if they did that, they would see that while the headlines are really bad in the world today, the trend lines are pretty good. Extreme poverty is down. [H]ealth care is improving dramatically around the world. There are developments now which make me believe we might be able to do what we did in the 90s which is use technological developments to create more jobs than we lose. For the last few months, for the first time in literally more than a decade, 40% of the new jobs have been in higher wage categories. I think people should read this and get some good ideas." --President Bill Clinton, "[ Abundance is] fascinating and inspirational -- every politician should read it (but sadly that may be too much to hope for!)" -- Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, UK, " Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge."-- Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, "Our future depends on optimists like Diamandis...even the most skeptical readers will come away from Abundance feeling less gloomy." -- New York Times Book Review, At a moment when our world faces multiple crises and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators working to improve people's lives around the world. The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds - it's a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing good when we tap into our own empathy and wisdom., Diamandis and Kotler challenge us all to solve humanity's grand challenges. Innovative small teams are now empowered to accomplish what only governments and large corporations could once achieve. The result is nothing less than the most transformative and thrilling period in human history., "At a moment when our world faces multiple crises and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators working to improve people's lives around the world. The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds--it's a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing good when we tap into our own empathy and wisdom." -- Arianna Huffington, CEO, Huffington Post, "Now that human beings communicate so easily, I suspect that nothing can stop the inevitable torrent of new technologies, new ideas and new arrangements that will transform the lives of our children. Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler give us a blinding glimpse of the innovations that are coming our way -- and that they are helping to create. This is a vital book."-- Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist, "Abundance is not fantasy. It is a tale, say authors Diamandis and Kotler, of "good news;" a spritely and exciting collection of reasons why, despite the ever-constant refrain that Earth is on the verge of disaster, we must stay positive." -- Christian Science Mon itor, This brilliant must-read book provides the key to the coming era of abundance replacing eons of scarcity, a powerful antidote to today's malaise and pessimism., " Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge."- Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, "A breezy case for optimism... Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think ...[is] a godsend for those who suffer from Armageddon fatigue." -- The Economist, "Today, philanthropists, innovators and passionate entrepreneurs are more empowered than ever before to solve humanity's grand challenges. Abundance chronicles many of these stories and the emerging tools driving us towards an age of abundance. This is an audacious and powerful read!"-- Jeff Skoll, "Now that human beings communicate so easily, I suspect that nothing can stop the inevitable torrent of new technologies, new ideas and new arrangements that will transform the lives of our children. Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler give us a blinding glimpse of the innovations that are coming our way - and that they are helping to create. This is a vital book."- Matt Ridley, author of The Rational Optimist, "Today, philanthropists, innovators and passionate entrepreneurs are more empowered than ever before to solve humanity's grand challenges. Abundance chronicles many of these stories and the emerging tools driving us towards an age of abundance. This is an audacious and powerful read!"- Jeff Skoll
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal303.48/3
SynopsisBestselling manifesto on how to improve the lives of the "bottom billion" through revolutions in technology., The New York Times bestselling "manifesto for the future that is grounded in practical solutions addressing the world's most pressing concerns: overpopulation, food, water, energy, education, health care and freedom" ( The Wall Street Journal ). Since the dawn of humanity, a privileged few have lived in stark contrast to the hardscrabble majority. Conventional wisdom says this gap cannot be closed. But it is closing--and fast. In Abundance , space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years. We will soon have the ability to meet and exceed the basic needs of every person on the planet. Abundance for all is within our grasp. Breaking down human needs by category--water, food, energy, healthcare, education, freedom--Diamandis and Kotler introduce us to innovators and industry captains making tremendous strides in each area. "Not only is Abundance a riveting page-turner...but it's a book that gives us a future worth fighting for" ( The Christian Science Monitor ).
LC Classification NumberT173.8
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- Dec 27, 2016
A great "feel good" book
Despite what you hear and read in the media, the world isn't really going to hell. This book helps put things back in perspective and shows that the world isn't really such a bad place after all. Encouraging to learn how so many brilliant minds are addressing the challenges confronting us and changing things for the better.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 18, 2019
Excellent
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
