Books like Shaping things by Bruce Sterling

Max Tegmark explores how artificial intelligence will reshape crime, war, justice, jobs, and our sense of humanity, offering practical guidance on ensuring AI remains beneficial and resilient.

In a 2044 election year, spin‑doctor Oscar Valparaiso and neurologist Dr. Greta Penninger conspire to unleash a dangerous idea that could reshape a collapsing, privatized America where the military roams the streets and Washington turns into a circus.

Technology is advancing faster than ever--but for better or for worse? On the one hand, astonishing technology developments such as personalized genomics, self-driving cars, drones, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, these very same technologies could raise the specter of a frightening and alienating future--eugenics, a jobless economy, a complete loss of privacy, and an ever-worsening spiral of economic inequality. How can we make appropriate decisions about whether and how to adopt new technologies? Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever propose that we ask three questions: Does the technology have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are the risks and the rewards? Does the technology more strongly promote autonomy or independence? They subject a host of new and potential technologies to these questions, but ultimately it is up to the reader to make the final decision. -- Provided by publisher.

David Brin argues for a society of reciprocal transparency, balancing the growing use of surveillance technology with privacy rights, accountability, and collective responsibility.