The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity

By reading this koob, you will discover how to navigate current debates on AI and robotics and prepare for the technological advances of the 21st century.

You will also discover how to:

• Use new technologies to unleash economic potential

• Understand the debates around AI

• Choose a “robot-proof” career

• Anticipate social and economic developments caused by AI

From artificial intelligence, to conscious computers, to robots stealing our jobs, our news feeds are often full of prophecies, both hopeful and apocalyptic. Byron Reese, CEO of technology research company GigaOm, reveals insights he has discovered over 25 years as a successful tech entrepreneur. AI and robotics will usher in a new era: The 4th Age. Reese helps us understand how to prepare for the changes it will bring. How will the 4th Age transform humanity?