Author Mike Walsh recommends must read book of 2021
‘The Rise of Technosocialism: How Inequality, AI and Climate will Usher in a New World’ by international best sellling authors Brett King & Dr Richard Pettty
Mike Walsh
Author of The Algorithmic Leader: How to be smart
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“In their new book Brett King and Richard Petty ask a dangerous question: what kind of world do we want to live in? In presenting four scenarios that range from the mildly unsettling to the downright dystopian, they make the case that even in a time of accelerating technologies, there is nothing certain about the future we end up in. The Rise of Technosocialism is exactly the book we all need to read today–if for no other reason than to know how to build a better tomorrow.”
“The 21st century is going to be the most disruptive, contentious period humanity has ever lived through. It will challenge our most sacred ideologies around politics, economics and social constructs. It will force humanity to adapt in ways you can’t imagine…”
Synopsis
What is the impact of COVID-19 on world economies? If the cost of providing universal health care is lower than the cost of building a political movement to prevent it, would politicians still view it as socialism? In a world where algorithms and robots take the jobs of immigrants and citizens alike, are border controls an effective response? If unemployment skyrockets due to automation, would conservative governments rather battle long-term social unrest, or could they agree on something like universal basic income? When renewable energy sources are a fraction of the cost of coal generated electricity, should lobbyists be able to prevent changes to energy infrastructure? When the crowd’s mood is measured in influence and exabytes, will real-time democracy render elections a thing of the past?
International Bestselling authors Brett King and Dr. Richard Petty explore the seismic social changes that will be thrust on the world over the coming decades. The Rise of Technosocialism seeks to answer how our children will live with AI and climate disruption, the impact of COVID-19 in our lives along with which economies will likely emerge victorious in an always-on, smart world.
'The Must-Read Book of 2021'
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"This is not just futurists talking about flying cars, in this case they deliver practical preparation for a new world that we're just entering"
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"a book that will make you reflect on humanity’s purpose, challenge preconceived ideas around economics, and show you a different perspective"
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"a realistic and readable account of how technology is going to change our world moving forward"
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"a fantastic job of making us think about the impact of technology on the future of humanity"
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"a brilliant maze of mysteries and will inspire you to decide which road to take to create the social, cultural, economic and technological future you desire"
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"This book is required reading for anyone who cares about our common future"
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'everything is either disrupted by outside factors or improved from within. King and Petty help us understand the role we play"
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"exactly the book we all need to read today–if for no other reason than to know how to build a better tomorrow.”
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"a compelling and optimistic plan for humanity to move forward together as a species"
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"masterfully lays out the extraordinary perils of blindly continuing our current economic system"
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"a timely road map for anyone trying to navigate the confluence of changes impacting society"
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"exactly the right book for this moment in history .... we all need to apply the insights in Technosocialism right now”
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"anyone concerned about the impact our current mode of government and technology trends are having on society will find much food for thought in this book”.
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"brilliantly provides vision and tactics in an era of great uncertainty to achieve greater parity for all"
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"this book should be a reference point in every school, university, and home"
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“Technosocialism is incisive, thought-provoking, and brings disparate transformative factors together to give us a set of “Lady or the Tiger?” doors to choose from—and it is up to the imaginative and attuned individuals to make the right choice for humanity’s future.”
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