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yates9's review against another edition
3.0
A cheap idea but lots of prestigious contributors. Worth reviewing now 2020 to embarrass the original authors.
chiatt's review against another edition
3.0
There are over 100 essays in this book and many of them are very similar. The editor could have easily whittled that number down to the 40-50 most original predictions.
trulybooked's review against another edition
4.0
It's a fascinating collection of short essays on the future of humanity, grouped by what people think will be the next invention which will change our future irrevocably. Despite the dim projections of some of its writers, there is also a lot of hope bundled up in one book. It was an interesting read to be sure.
bakudreamer's review against another edition
3.0
Very helpful ( now have to read ten more books however ... )
drdena's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable "convenient" read.
It's set up in a series of some short, some a little longer essay-type readings; making it easy for busy people like myself who may only have 5-10 minutes to sit down and read something thoughtful, but quick.
Some essays are worth reading, discussing, and thinking about; others, although well-written, seem like the ideas were simply thrown together, making your mind leap to some pretty out-there ideas.
I recommend it for busy people who still want to indulge in a little "brain candy" now and then.
It's set up in a series of some short, some a little longer essay-type readings; making it easy for busy people like myself who may only have 5-10 minutes to sit down and read something thoughtful, but quick.
Some essays are worth reading, discussing, and thinking about; others, although well-written, seem like the ideas were simply thrown together, making your mind leap to some pretty out-there ideas.
I recommend it for busy people who still want to indulge in a little "brain candy" now and then.
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