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855095
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Gerstein, Daniel M.,1958-
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The story of technology : : how we got here and what the future holds /\ Daniel M. Gerstein.
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| Publication Statement
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Amherst, New York :: Prometheus Books,, 2019.
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, ©2019
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357 pages :: illustration ;; 24 cm
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163388578X
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: 9781633885783
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Foundations. In the beginning... ; Perspectives and definitions ; Foundations of technology development ; The modern age of technology -- Managing technology. Leading at the speed of technology ; Assessing technology ; Technology development methods ; Managing technology in an unmanageable world -- The future. Thinking orthogonally ; Technology's effect on society ; The technologist's responsibility to society ; Reflections on the future of technology -- Conclusions -- Appendices. The technology lexicon ; TRL definitions, descriptions, and supporting information from the US Department of Defense ; Framework for assessing technology development and availability ; Operational view definitions from the US Department of Defense ; Elements of the DHS S&T portfolio review process ; Categories of activity for protecting technology.
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| Abstract
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Takes the reader on a journey into what Gerstein identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization: the continued proliferation of technology. He proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future, and considers three technologies that are now converging and will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things".
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Technological forecasting.
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Technological innovations-- History.
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Technology-- Social aspects-- History.
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Gesellschaft
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Technik
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Technische Innovation
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Technological forecasting.
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Technological innovations.
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Technology-- Social aspects.
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Zukunft
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| Dewey Classification
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609
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601.12
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T14.5.G457 2019
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