The Meaning of the 21st Century
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AuthorJames Martin
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGlobal catastrophic risks
PublisherEden Project Books (UK)
Riverhead Books (US)
Riverhead Books (US)
 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | James Martin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Global catastrophic risks |
| Publisher | Eden Project Books (UK) Riverhead Books (US) |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 9781573223232 |
| Website | www |
The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future is a 2006 nonfiction book by[1] British technology consultant James Martin.
It assesses technological challenges, dangers and opportunities facing the human race.[2] The book lists and proposes solutions for 17 interlocked upcoming "megaproblems".[3] Topics include nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, climate change and terrorism.[1] Martin asserts that many global problems have been worsened by past technologies, but could be addressed by new ones.[4] For example, he advocates for "electronic brain appendages" to help think through to a solution to problems such as global warming.[5]
