The Surprise that Transforms. An American Perspective on What the 2040s Might Bring
Journal Title: Social Evolution & History - Year 2016, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
Each long wave peak has been followed by a cluster of paradigm-shifting innovations that transform every aspect of work and life. We expect that the next peak of c. 2036 will also be followed by a decade-long cluster of innovatory changes in energy sources and use, artificial intelligence and robotics, widespread use of virtual realities, usage of block-chaining, and laying the foundations for a new age of exploration into and beyond the solar system
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Brian J. L. Berry, Euel Elliott
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