This book provides a reflection on how technology has changed humanity's relationship with machines over the last century. The author discusses how earlier generations controlled technology, but now machines are gaining more intelligence and autonomy, potentially making humans dependent on or controlled by technology. The book offers a unique perspective on the societal and future impacts of key technologies. It will appeal to readers interested in technological and social history.

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GADGETS TO GOD
REFLECTIONS ON OUR CHANGING
RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY
David Wortley
This book is a journey through the gadgets and technologies that have influenced our lives and are about to bring
almost unimaginable changes to our world. The message behind this autobiographical account of both David s and
mankind s relationship with machines and technology in the second half of the twentieth century and first decade
of the twenty first is quite simple.
My generation of baby boomers has lived through an unprecedented period in our history. Our lives
began in an era when human beings used their intelligence and senses to get the best out of machines
and technology and will end in an age in which machines and technology will be using all their
intelligence and senses to get the best out of human beings. Where once we were masters, we may now
become slaves. The consequences of this shift in power are profound, unpredictable and potentially
either disastrous or liberating for the future of mankind.
Gadgets to God is a unique perspective on the impact of key technologies on society and the future of mankind and
presents some new, radical and controversial thoughts. Author David enjoys the work of Clive Cussler, whose writing
style he emulates. The book will appeal to those interested in social and technological history.
DAVID WORTLEY is an internationally acknowledged expert on emerging technologies and their impact on society. As
Founding Director of the Serious Games Institute, he has played an important role in shaping the global development of serious
games and immersive technologies.
PUBLISHED 1st June 2012
£14.99
ISBN 9781780881546
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BIC subject category : JF Society & culture: general
TBX JF History of engineering & technology
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