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Author | Kevin Kelly |
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Language | English |
Subject | Culture, Human, Life, Technology |
Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 2016 |
Media type | Print ( Hardback) |
Pages | 336 |
ISBN | 978-0-525-42808-4 |
The Inevitable is a 2016 nonfiction book by Kevin Kelly that forecasts the twelve technological forces that will shape the next thirty years. [1]
According to Kelly, much of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable. [2] The future will bring with it even more screens, tracking, and lack of privacy. [3] In the book he outlines twelve trends that will forever change the ways in which we work, learn and communicate: [4] The chapters are organized by these forces. [5]
Kirkus Reviews notes that "Kelly’s arguments ring true, and his enthusiasm [about the future] is contagious". [8] Publishers Weekly also highlights that this book reflect Kelly's "optimistic and arguably idealistic view" and that he "chooses to elide discussions of the specific downsides that likely will accompany the changes he describes. Kelly's stated goal is 'to uncover the roots of digital change so that we can embrace them.' The book effectively identifies these roots, but in omitting critical discussion of them, it leaves the reader inadequately equipped to thoughtfully embrace or engage with them." [9]
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Author | Kevin Kelly |
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Language | English |
Subject | Culture, Human, Life, Technology |
Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 2016 |
Media type | Print ( Hardback) |
Pages | 336 |
ISBN | 978-0-525-42808-4 |
The Inevitable is a 2016 nonfiction book by Kevin Kelly that forecasts the twelve technological forces that will shape the next thirty years. [1]
According to Kelly, much of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable. [2] The future will bring with it even more screens, tracking, and lack of privacy. [3] In the book he outlines twelve trends that will forever change the ways in which we work, learn and communicate: [4] The chapters are organized by these forces. [5]
Kirkus Reviews notes that "Kelly’s arguments ring true, and his enthusiasm [about the future] is contagious". [8] Publishers Weekly also highlights that this book reflect Kelly's "optimistic and arguably idealistic view" and that he "chooses to elide discussions of the specific downsides that likely will accompany the changes he describes. Kelly's stated goal is 'to uncover the roots of digital change so that we can embrace them.' The book effectively identifies these roots, but in omitting critical discussion of them, it leaves the reader inadequately equipped to thoughtfully embrace or engage with them." [9]