Globalization: The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, with events and decisions in one part of the world affecting others.
Technological Advancement: Rapid advancements in technology, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, are transforming society.
Environmental Challenges: Climate change, pollution, and resource depletion are significant challenges that require global cooperation to address.
Economic Inequality: The gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen, leading to social and political unrest.
Political Instability: The world faces challenges from political instability, terrorism, and conflicts between nations.
Healthcare: Improving healthcare and addressing global health challenges, such as pandemics, is crucial for the well-being of humanity.
Education: Access to quality education is essential for individuals and societies to thrive in the 21st century.
Ethical Dilemmas: Advances in technology raise ethical questions, such as the use of genetic engineering and AI.
Cultural Identity: Maintaining cultural identity and diversity in the face of globalization is a challenge for many societies.
Global Governance: Effective global governance is needed to address the complex challenges of the 21st century.
Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 1573223239 |
ISBN-13 | 9781573223232 |
No of pages | 431 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Penguin USA |
Published Date | 03 Aug 2006 |
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James Martin, one of the world's most widely respected authorities on the impact of technology on society, argues that we are living at a turning point in human history. 'We are travelling at breakneck speed into an era of extremes - extremes of wealth and poverty, extremes in technology, extremes in globalization.
If we are to survive, we must learn how to manage them all.' Although we face huge challenges and conflicts, Martin argues that it is in the scientific breakthroughs of the new century that we will find new hope. In a clear, penetrating and insightful style he addresses the key questions of our age and proposes an interconnected set of solutions to its problems.