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We love to imagine the future. But why are revolutionary technologies always just around the corner and never a reality? For decades, we've enjoyed dreaming of a science fiction utopia, from flying cars and bionic people to hyperloops and smart cities. And why not? Building a better world — whether it’s for a free flight or an automated urban life — is a worthwhile dream. Given the pace of technological change, nothing seems impossible anymore. But why are these innovations always out of reach?
Exploring the remarkable history of technology, The Long History of the Future introduces us to the brilliant scientists, genius engineers, and eccentric innovators who first brought these ideas to life and have been striving to make them reality ever since. These stories reveal a more realistic picture of how these technologies might evolve — and how we might eventually be able to use them. You may never be able to buy a fully autonomous car, but automated braking and steering could reduce accidents. Smart cities will not perfect urban life, but they could help bins be emptied on time. Hyperloops may never arrive, but high-speed trains are already here.
We always believe that the current technology is the best there could be. By looking into the past and the future, Nicole Kobie shows how history always proves us wrong and how what awaits us may not be what we imagine, but much better.
Pages: 368, Year of Publication: 1001, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Type
- Humanities
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 368
- Release Date
- 03/11/2026
- Publication Date
- 2026
- Dimensions
- 12.9x19.8 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781399430166
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