Unsupervised : navigating and influencing a world controlled by powerful new technologies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doll-Steinberg, Daniel.

Contributor:

Leaf, Stuart.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--Social aspects.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (403 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023.

Summary:

Unsupervised by Daniel Doll-Steinberg and Stuart Leaf delves into the transformative impact of emerging technologies on various aspects of society, including education, healthcare, business, and government. The authors explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies, emphasizing the need for proactive engagement and thoughtful consideration of their implications. The book serves as both an informative guide and a cautionary tale, urging readers to understand and influence the technological changes shaping our world. Aimed at a broad audience, it seeks to empower individuals to navigate and harness the potential of these innovations responsibly. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Tracking the Exponential

A World Rebooting

Introduction

Where the World Is Now

2030: A New Future

1998: So Last Century

Humans 2.0

Devices

People Going Binary-Computers Going Quantum

Part I Important Technologies You Cannot Ignore

Chapter 1 Foundational Technologies

Artificial Intelligence

GPT

Benefits of GPT

Risks of GPT

AI Foundation Models

Other Key Players

Quantum Computing

Quantum Theory

Sources of Data

Advanced Communications

Wired

Wireless

Cellular

Moving into the Future

Satellite

Key Takeaways

Chapter 2 Enabling Technology

Blockchain

Blockchain Mechanisms

Proof of Work

Proof of Stake

Proof of Assignment

Mining

Forking and 51 Percent Attacks

The Future of the Blockchain

Smart Contracts

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

Tokenization

Types of Tokens

Functional Types and Uses of Tokens

The Benefits of Tokenization

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Structure

Systemic Constraints

User Constraints

Other Cryptocurrencies

The Future of the Cryptocurrency Industry

Chapter 3 Consumer-Facing Hardware Technologies

Robotics

Industrial Automation

Additive Manufacturing (3D and 4D Printing)

Internet of Things

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Chapter 4 Important Uses of Technologies You Cannot Ignore

The Metaverse

Energy

Sourcing

Solar

Wind

Geothermal

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Energy Storage

Energy Transmission and Distribution

Use of Frontier Technologies in the Up-Front Design and Planning of the Grid

Use

The Bioeconomy and Biodigital Convergence.

Health/Medicine

Frontier Technologies and the Human Body

Digitizing Human Senses

Integrating Computer Technology into the Human Body

Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering

The Future of the Human Body

Part II The Impact and Implications on Humanity of Disruptive Technologies

Chapter 5 Reinventing the Economy

Money, Banking, Spending, and the Future of Finance

Programmable Money and Assets

Self-Custodying

Self-Driving Banks

Asset Tokenization

Manufacturing and Production

Labor Substitution

National Security Considerations

Public Policy Initiatives

Nanofactories

Physical Real Estate

Longer-Term Behavioral Change

Entertainment

Content Creation

Content Delivery

Movies

Live Performance

Traditional Television/Radio

Cable/Satellite/Cellular

Virtual

Content Ownership

Gaming

Chapter 6 Reinventing Work

Setting the Scene

Productivity

What Jobs Will Be Lost?

Where Will New Jobs Come From?

Review of Key Sectors

Professional Services and Government Administration

Transportation

Informal Economy

Gig Economy

Moving Forward: How Will People Work?

Rethinking Work

The Constraints of Economics

Chapter 7 Reinventing Education

How Technology Affects the Structure and Implementation of Education

Early Child Development-Home and Preschool

Elementary School

Secondary School

University and Equivalents

Chapter 8 Reinventing Information and Communication

Information Is Power

Controlling Measurement

Data Overload

Fake News

Fact Checking

Echo Chamber Mentality, Freedom of Expression, and Biases

Virtual Influencers

Privacy, Tracking, Behavior, and Deep Data

Chapter 9 Reinventing Control.

Security, Privacy, and Fraud

Cyberattacks and Ransomware

Monitoring

Controlling the Media and the Message

Attention Economy, Response Triggering, and Deep Fakes

Nudge Theory and Incentives

Predicting and Influencing the Future

The Military

Government Use of Technology

Chapter 10 Reinventing the Planet

Resources

People

Food

Water

Air

Products and Processes

Real Estate

War

Chapter 11 Reinventing Humans and Humanity

Transhumanism: Blending Frontier Technologies with Humanity

Bio-Machines and Nanotech

Chapter 12 Technology Reinventing Itself

Physical Dematerialization

Cognitive Dematerialization

Where Are the Future Centers of Innovation?

Investing in Frontier Technologies for Profit and Social Benefit: A Quantum Leap?

Chapter 13 Key Influencers on Frontier Technologies

Mark Zuckerberg

Xi Jinping

Elon Musk

Peter Thiel

Samuel Altman

Demis Hassabis

Jensen Huang

Satya Nadella

Jeff Bezos

Marc Benioff

Vladimir Putin

Changpeng Zhao ("CZ")

Vitaly Buterin ("Vitalik")

Tim Cook

Peter Diamandis

Anne Wojcicki

Tim Sweeney

Eric Schmidt

Marc Andreessen

Bill Gates

Klaus Schwab

Amaka

The President of the United States

Key Constituencies Who Should Have Influence on the Future of Frontier Technologies

Technology Executives

Investors

Democratic Governments

Centralized Governments and Dictatorships

Ideologues

The Super Rich

Influencers

Universities and Research Institutions

Users

Part III Final Thoughts

Chapter 14 Ethics and Policy

What Are-or Should Be-the Dominant Laws of Frontier Technology?

Should/Can Technologies Be Built Not to Favor Certain People Over Others?.

How Should Systems Deal with Data Discrimination?

How Do We Deal with Mistakes When They Occur? Who Is Responsible?

How Do We Handle Combining Technology with Our Human Bodies and Minds?

What Are the Complications and Considerations of Technology Becoming Semi and Fully Autonomous?

A Computer's View of Computer Ethics by ChatGPT

When Can Technologies Be Defined to Have Consciousness and, at That Point, Should They Be Afforded Rights?

Conclusion

Chapter 15 Conclusion

A Common Set of Tenets

Constraints

The Cognitive Revolution

Embracing Technology

Action Is More Important Than Reaction

Freedom to Challenge

Emotions Are Central to Humanity

Data Is at the Heart of Everything

The Dangers of Anonymity and Distance

Digitization

Being Human

Safeguarding Society

Chapter 16 Final Word

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Review of Key Sectors

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ISBN:

9781394209927

1394209924

OCLC:

1391441700