TY  - BOOK
AU  - Martin,James
TI  - The meaning of the 21st century: a vital blueprint for ensuring our future 
SN  - 1573223239
AV  - T 174  M381m 2006
U1  - 303.48/3 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - New York
PB  - Riverhead Books
KW  - Technological forecasting
KW  - Technology
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Technology and civilization
KW  - Tecnología
KW  - Aspectos sociales
KW  - Tecnología y civilización
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface --; pt. 1. The; need for transition --; 1. The; transition generation --; 2; What got us into this mess? --; 3; Rich kids and their trust funds --; 4; Too many people --; 5. The; giant in the kitchen --; 6; Destitute nations --; 7; Climate catastrophe --; 8; Invisible mayhem --; pt. 2; Technologies of sorcery --; 9; Genetically modified humans? --; 10; Nanodeluge --; 11; Automated evolution --; 12. The; transhuman condition --; pt. 3; Through the canyon --; 13. The; awesome meaning of this century --; 14. A; perfect storm --; 15. The; vital role of corporations --; 16; Culture's crucible --; 17. A; counter-terrorist world --; 18; World scenarios --; pt. 4. The; gateway to the future --; 19. A; great civilization? --; 20; Values of the future --; 21; Cathedrals of cyberspace --; 22; Rich and poor --; 23; Russian roulette with homo sapiens --; 24; Revolution --; Appendix 1 :  The chessboard of growing computer power --; Appendix 2 : NHL (non-human-like) intelligence techniques --; Notes --; Index
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0720/2005058225-b.html
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0720/2005058225-d.html
ER  -