Preparing for the Next Cyber Revolution

Prepare yourselves for the coming Cyber Revolution! Throughout history, humanity has undergone pivotal transitional waves, from hunter-gatherer to farmer, from farmer to industrial worker, and from industrial worker to service provider. Now, we are on the cusp of a fourth transformation wave, spurred by climate change, exponential population growth, and our ever-increasing reliance on technology. Over the course of this century, the world will likely face crises that will disrupt the global economy and reshape our world yet again. Despite the many challenges that likely lie ahead, this is not a book about doom and gloom - it is a call to action, a guide to how we might harness exciting new technologies in space and cyberspace to address our most urgent needs. This Copernicus book dissects the many dimensions of what the authors believe is the coming Cyber Revolution, following the stream of changes that will probably take place over the next few decades and affect every sector as we know it. These changes will involve the design and planning of smart cities and vital new mega-cities, as well as the use of sophisticated artificial intelligence and knowledge systems in our professional and everyday lives. The book shows how the nature of work, economics, taxation, social intercourse, and a slew of other human endeavors will almost certainly undergo fundamental shifts around the world.