The Meaning of the 21st Century

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.

The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future
First edition (UK)
AuthorJames Martin
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGlobal catastrophic risks
PublisherEden Project Books (UK)
Riverhead Books (US)
Publication date
2006
Media typePrint
ISBN9781573223232
Websitewww.jamesmartin.com/book/

Synopsis

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]

Film

Martin released a film based on the book, narrated by one of his Bermudan neighbors,[6] Hollywood actor Michael Douglas.[7]

References
  1. "Only teenagers can save the planet!". The Guardian (UK). 2 October 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. "Nonfiction Book Review: The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future by James E. Martin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. "The Meaning of the 21st Century (review)". The Independent (UK). 3 November 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  4. Weber, Bruce (2 July 2013). "James Martin, Technology Consultant and Oxford Benefactor, Dies at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  5. "THE MEANING OF THE 21ST CENTURY by James Martin (Review)". Kirkus Reviews (June 1st, 2006). Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  6. "The $100 man: Why philanthropist James Martin gave away his fortune". The Independent (UK). 15 January 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  7. "IT Visionary James Martin Dies". InformationWeek. Retrieved 20 December 2016.


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