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Book details
  • Genre:SCIENCE
  • SubGenre:Applied Sciences
  • Language:English
  • Pages:108
  • eBook ISBN:9781667844435

The End of the Rainbow

by William E. Poundstone

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Overview
A Look at Life in the Year 2060 "The End of the Rainbow" details the scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to take humanity to a new age of abundance and happiness. Homes made of glass. Solar plants in space. Congestion-proof highways. A cure for aging. Control of the weather. A 32-hour work week. These are some of the fantastic things we could see in the next 40 years. Open the pages of this book and take a peek at what the future has in store for us.
Description
A Look at Life in the Year 2060 "The End of the Rainbow" details the scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to take humanity to a new age of abundance and happiness. Homes made of glass. Solar plants in space. Congestion-proof highways. A cure for aging. Control of the weather. A 32-hour work week. These are some of the fantastic things we could see in the next 40 years. This book offers a refreshing break from the doom and gloom that has come to dominate popular conceptions of the future. It offers an easy-to-grasp guide to the most advanced technologies that are waiting just around the corner. Our daily life in the future has the potential to be much more fulfilling and enjoyable than in our current era. Discover why it's worth taking an optimistic look at what's to come. Get ready to learn about all aspects of the future, ranging from advances in Artificial Intelligence to breakthroughs like self-healing asphalt. Open the pages of this book and take a peek at what the future has in store for us.
About the author
William E. Poundstone grew up in Ridgefield, Connecticut and studied economics at the University of Connecticut. An avid researcher and reader, he has always been fascinated by cars, science and technology. He enjoys traveling to other countries to learn about their culture, history and people. He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts.