The Inevitable
Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
Ranked #4 in Futurism, Ranked #5 in Technology — see more rankings.
Much of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable, driven by technological trends that are already in motion. In this fascinating, provocative new book, Kevin Kelly provides an optimistic road map for the future, showing how the coming changes in our lives—from virtual reality in the home to an on-demand economy to artificial intelligence embedded in everything we manufacture—can be... more
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David Allen AuthorKevin said: We’re at a time right now, an apex in our culture, that is more significant than the Industrial Revolution, in terms of how much it’s going to change the world. I love his first chapter. He said, ‘You’re never going to get really good at anything, because everything keeps being updated. (Source)
Marc Andreessen Co-Founder/Andreessen HorowitzAutomatic must read. (Source)
Mark Frauenfelder As exhilarating as the most outlandish science fiction novel, but based on very real trends. Kevin Kelly is the perfect tour guide for this life-changing future. (Source)
Chris Anderson This boook offers profound insight into what happens (soon!) when intelligence flows as easily into objects as electricity. (Source)
Chris Anderson This boook offers profound insight into what happens (soon!) when intelligence flows as easily into objects as electricity. (Source)
Marc Goodman Recommended by in "Tools of Titans". (Source)
Matthieu David-Experton I read The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly and it gave me a lot more perspective on the future and how I can participate in the next big changes the world is going to go through. It is both a practical and conceptual book. (Source)
Chris Anderson This boook offers profound insight into what happens (soon!) when intelligence flows as easily into objects as electricity. (Source)
David Welch Pogue Anyone can claim to be a prophet, a fortune-teller, or a futurist, and plenty of people do. What makes Kevin Kelly different is that he's right. In this book, you're swept along by his clear prose and unassailable arguments until it finally hits you: the technological, cultural, and societal changes he's foreseeing really are inevitable. It's like having a crystal ball, only without the risk of shattering. (Source)
Chris Anderson This boook offers profound insight into what happens (soon!) when intelligence flows as easily into objects as electricity. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Inevitable is ranked in the following categories:
- #54 in Artificial Intelligence
- #26 in Business Planning
- #26 in E-Commerce
- #85 in Internet
- #94 in Shape
- #47 in Silicon Valley
- #22 in Singularity
- #35 in Tech
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