Designing Reality
How to Survive and Thrive in the Third Digital Revolution
By Alan Gershenfeld, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Neil Gershenfeld | Publisher: Basic Books
About the book
That's the promise, and peril, of the third digital revolution, where anyone will be able to make (almost) anything
Two digital revolutions -- computing and communication -- have radically transformed our economy and lives. A third digital revolution is here: fabrication. Today's 3D printers are only the start of a trend, accelerating exponentially, to turn data into objects: Neil Gershenfeld and his collaborators ultimately aim to create a universal replicator straight out of Star Trek. While digital fabrication promises us self-sufficient cities and the ability to make (almost) anything, it could also lead to massive inequality. The first two digital revolutions caught most of the world flat-footed, thanks to Designing Reality that won't be true this time.
Editions of Designing Reality
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465093472
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465093489
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That's the promise, and peril, of the third digital revolution, where anyone will be able to make (almost) anything
Two digital revolutions -- computing and communication -- have radically transformed our economy and lives. A third digital revolution is here: fabrication. Today's 3D printers are only the start of a trend, accelerating exponentially, to turn data into objects: Neil Gershenfeld and his collaborators ultimately aim to create a universal replicator straight out of Star Trek. While digital fabrication promises us self-sufficient cities and the ability to make (almost) anything, it could also lead to massive inequality. The first two digital revolutions caught most of the world flat-footed, thanks to Designing Reality that won't be true this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Designing Reality about?
That's the promise, and peril, of the third digital revolution, where anyone will be able to make (almost) anything
Two digital revolutions -- computing and communication -- have radically transformed our economy and lives. A third digital revolution is here: fabrication. Today's 3D printers are only the start of a trend, accelerating exponentially, to turn data into objects: Neil Gershenfeld and his collaborators ultimately aim to create a universal replicator straight out of Star Trek. While digital fabrication promises us self-sufficient cities and the ability to make (almost) anything, it could also lead to massive inequality. The first two digital revolutions caught most of the world flat-footed, thanks to Designing Reality that won't be true this time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Designing Reality?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Impact of science and technology on society
Where can I read a sample of Designing Reality?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465093472
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Designing Reality?
Alan Gershenfeld, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Neil Gershenfeld
Who is the Publisher of the book Designing Reality?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Designing Reality is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465093472) and ebook(ISBN 9780465093489)
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