The long history of the future : why tomorrow's technology still isn't here / Nicole Kobie.
| Author/creator | Kobie, Nicole author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Bloomsbury Sigma, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 368 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Bloomsbury sigma series Bloomsbury sigma series. ^A1334191 |
| Contents | Driverless cars -- Artificial intelligence -- Robots -- Augmented reality -- Cyborgs and brain-computer interfaces -- Flying cars -- Hyperloop -- Smart cities -- Who builds the future? |
| Abstract | Delving into the remarkable history of technology, The Long History of the Future introduces us to the clever scientists, genius engineers and eccentric innovators who first brought these ideas to life and have struggled to make them work since. These stories reveal a more realistic picture of how these technologies may evolve - and how we'll eventually get to use them. You may never be able to buy a fully driverless car, but automated braking and steering could slash collision rates. Smart cities won't perfect city life, but they could help empty bins on time. Hyperloops may never arrive, but superfast trains are already here. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical referenecs and index. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| ISBN | 9781399403108 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1399403109 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | T174 .K63 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |