Technology Vs. Humanity The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine
Technology Vs. Humanity The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine by Gerd Leonhard, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on September 6, 2016, is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology and human existence. In this 200-page work, Leonhard examines humanity’s drive to enhance and automate various aspects of life, including human biology, while questioning the implications for freedom and happiness. He presents a critical perspective on the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, and the Internet of Things, urging readers to consider the moral dilemmas posed by these developments.
In this edition, readers will find a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and ethical questions that arise as technology increasingly permeates daily life. Leonhard discusses the potential consequences of digital advancements, such as the erosion of privacy and the transformation of work. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what it means to be human in an age of rapid technological change. This book serves as a moral guide for navigating the complexities of modern society, offering insights relevant to business leaders, professionals, and anyone facing decisions in this evolving landscape.
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Futurist Gerd Leonhard breaks new ground again by bringing together mankind’s urge to upgrade and automate everything-down to human biology itself-with our timeless quest for freedom and happiness. Before it’s too late, we must stop and ask the big questions: How do we embrace technology without becoming it? When it happens-gradually, then suddenly-the machine era will create the greatest watershed in human life on Earth. Technology vs. Humanity is one of the last moral maps we’ll get as humanity enters the Jurassic Park of Big Tech. Artificial intelligence. Cognitive computing. The Singularity. Digital obesity. Printed food. The Internet of Things. The death of privacy. The end of work-as-we-know-it, and radical longevity: The imminent clash between technology and humanity is already rushing towards us. What moral values are you prepared to stand up for-before being human alters its meaning forever? Gerd Leonhard is a new kind of futurist schooled in the humanities as much as in technology. In his most provocative book to date, he explores the exponential changes swamping our societies, providing rich insights and deep wisdom for business leaders, professionals and anyone with decisions to make in this new era. If you take being human for granted, press Reset now with this passionately argued call to create a genuinely braver new world.
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