{"product_id":"the-five-forces-that-change-everythingisbn-9781953295040","title":"The Five Forces That Change Everything","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how technology is unleashing forces that will forever alter our lives, politics, and society. Learn more about nanotechnology, transhumanism, the future of space exploration and colonization, super human computers, and so much more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover what lies in our future:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow will humans change as we merge with our machines, embracing transhumanism?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat happens when intelligent algorithms make all the decisions?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShould we connect our brains directly to the Internet?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnd are we entering an age of simulated realities?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a journey to see what the most brilliant minds of our age are dreaming up. Hoffman reveals how new scientific breakthroughs and business ventures are poised to reshape our lives and turn science fiction into fact.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith scientists in Japan creating humanoid robots, Silicon Valley biohackers boosting their IQs, and Chinese labs developing human-monkey chimeras, Hoffman gives an inside look at the limits of what’s possible today and the impact these developments will have.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass Connectivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when brain chips connect our minds directly to the internet? Will we be able to boost our IQs, exchange memories, and communicate with our thoughts? Or will this turn into a nightmare, with corporations reading our minds, hackers overwriting our identities, and governments controlling our actions?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio Convergence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow that we can decode the building blocks of life and create new lifeforms that never existed before, what comes next? Will we conquer disease, resurrect extinct species, develop superior plants and animals, create DNA-edited babies, and even spawn other intelligent beings?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuman Expansionism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it our manifest destiny to colonize Mars and extend the human race beyond the limits of our solar system? How will technologies like space travel, new materials, and nanotech transform our civilization and open up new horizons we never imagined possible?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Automation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs our machines become capable enough to do every job better, faster, and cheaper, how will this affect society? Will we wind up delegating our most important decisions to data crunching algorithms? And does this mean our machines will end up running our economies, our corporations, and even our lives?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntelligence Explosion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs soon as we create a superintelligence that far surpasses human capabilities, what will happen to us? Will we be able to control our machines, or will they eventually control us? Are we headed for a paradise of plenty, where our technology eliminates hunger, disease, poverty, and war? Or will this be the end of our reign as the rulers of the planet?\"Steve Hoffman's book, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e, is a compelling vision of our forceful futures (of connectivity, biotech, space, automation \u0026amp; intelligence), and a great guide to what you can do to prepare. Steve is in a rare position to weigh in on these diverse topics as investor\/advisor to so many rising entrepreneurs.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDr. George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, and professor of health sciences technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e poses complex and profound questions about how technology is shaping our world and what will be the future of the human race. AI and robotics can bring enormous benefits for societies but can also be used for malicious purposes if falling into the wrong hands.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Irakli Beridze, head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lucid and fascinating exposé of the myriad technologies and scientific breakthroughs that are already shaping our lives, and which will determine what kind of people we become in the next few decades. Utterly fascinating and essential easy reading.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. David Levy, international chess master and author of more than 40 books on chess, AI, and computers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Anyone who cares at least one ounce about the future must read this book. Wake up. Hoffman offers an entirely new perspective on what is about to happen in the world.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Sebastian Thrun, cofounder of Udacity, CEO of Kitty Hawk, and former director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Steve Hoffman nails it! He identifies the science fiction that is becoming our new reality. A delightful run through a wild future of sentient AIs, cyborgs, transgenic animals, and designer babies. Read it!\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tim Draper, founder of DFJ, included in the \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003e“Midas List of Top Venture Capitalists,” AlwaysOn #1 Most Networked Venture Capitalist, and \u003ci\u003eWorth \u003c\/i\u003emagazine’s “100 Most Powerful People in Finance”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting whistle-stop tour of how technology will affect our future. This is right on the button in terms of accuracy and coverage. A brilliant book!\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Kevin Warwick, professor of cybernetics at Coventry University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Hoffman steps on the gas on page one and doesn’t ease off until the last word. It’s common knowledge how fast science and technology are accelerating, but this book forces you to feel the g-forces involved. Strap in and enjoy the ride.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Josh Bongard, Veinott Professor of Computer Science, University of Vermont\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In his trademark lively style, Steve Hoffman shines a light on the key technologies most likely to impact the future of humanity. If you want a knowledgeable tour guide to your future, hop on board and buckle up!” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Jerry Kaplan, serial entrepreneur, lecturer at Stanford University, and author of \u003ci\u003eArtificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e framework delivers an incredible itinerary of insights into our evolving future. It should be required reading for all innovators. Hoffman offers a unique invitation to discover how today’s cutting-edge innovations drive our tomorrow.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Aimee Arnoldussen, innovation and commercialization specialist at Discovery to Product, UW Madison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thought provoking and insightful: Steve manages to provide a great overview of the technological disruptions happening in the world\u003ci\u003e. The Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e is a great source for new ideas and business disruption.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Ott Velsberg, chief data officer at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Estonia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A highly entertaining and informative book that explores the forces shaping our future and how these will transform our lives.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Steve Horvath, professor of human genetics at UCLA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Steve Hoffman’s book is the reminder that the future of humanity relies on the groundbreaking technology we have now. It is on us to decide what kind of world we want the future generations to live in.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Alysson R. Muotri, director of the Stem Cell Program at the Institute for Genomic Medicine, UC San Diego\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e takes an intriguing look into the rapid evolution of technology that connects humans more intimately with technology, from technology inspired by biology to those that mimic biology.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Sharath Sriram, professor of engineering at RMIT University and chairman of Policy Committee of Science \u0026amp; Technology Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e is very thought provoking. It is an incredible glimpse into the future that suggests that emerging technologies could go very well or go very badly.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Gary Wishnatzki, cofounder of Harvest CROO Robotics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e provides a great summary of the most recent advances in AI, with a very focused and objective, yet creative, view of where we stand today. It outlines a futuristic, but also brutally honest, stance of where the five fundamental forces may drive humanity in the years to come.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Oggi Rudovic, machine learning researcher at MIT Media Lab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hoffman is that rare combination of the insider who brings the fierce curiosity of an Outsider’s mindset to new worlds. Read \u003ci\u003eThe Five Forces\u003c\/i\u003e to open your own thinking to the astounding developments that are already here, and around the corner!\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jonathan Littman, coauthor of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTen Faces of Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a venture capitalist active in the United States and Asia, Steve Hoffman sees start-ups pitching him today what the future will look like tomorrow and shares this vision with us in this compelling book.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Andrew Romans, general partner at 7BC Venture Capital and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The questions raised in this book are probably the most important ones to deal with today, for the sake of our future. It is not about agreeing with Steve but allowing yourself to be taken on a full cycle of thinking so you can eventually make up your mind. Do it for yourself.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Liviu Babitz, cofounder and CEO of Cyborg Nest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hoffman's writing is at once brilliant and lucid, hitting home at a time in society when technology is transforming the world and impacting our lives more than ever.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Steve Mann, professor of electrical and computer engineering at University of Toronto, cocreator of the discipline of Humanistic Intelligence, along with Marvin Minsky and Ray Kurzweil, and cofounder of InteraXon and BlueberryX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e, or Captain Hoff as he's called in Silicon Valley, is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading startup incubators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books, including \u003ci\u003eMake Elephants Fly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSurviving a Startup\u003c\/i\u003e. Hoffman was also the founder and chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television's Interactive Media Group.","brand":"Matt Holt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305237860581,"sku":"NP9781953295040","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781953295040.jpg?v=1730759830","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-five-forces-that-change-everythingisbn-9781953295040","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}