The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives

A forecast of the development of modern technologies and their convergence over the coming decades—from the authors of the bestseller “Abundance,” Peter Diamandis and scientific journalist Steven Kotler.

This book is about how certain modern technologies (for example, artificial intelligence), when combined with others (for example, augmented reality), fundamentally transform and rewrite the rules for manufacturing, retail, advertising, the entertainment industry, education, and many other areas of our lives. And this process is accelerating exponentially, giving “turbo” momentum both to the pace of change in the world and to its scale.

Today, almost all leading industries stand on the brink of total transformation. For entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, and everyone who can spot and seize this trend, there are unprecedented opportunities. And this future is closer than we think. The authors examine the most common trends and their transformative impact on business, industry, and our lives. So buckle up—you’re in for a dizzying race.