The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices will Create the Future

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Technology is advancing faster than ever - but for better or for worse? On the one hand, astonishing technology developments such as personalized genomics, self-driving cars, drones, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, these very same technologies could raise the specter of a frightening and alienating future - eugenics, a jobless economy, a complete loss of privacy, and an ever-worsening spiral of economic inequality.

How can we make appropriate decisions about whether and how to adopt new technologies? Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever propose that we ask three questions: Does the technology have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are the risks and the rewards? Does the technology more strongly promote autonomy or independence? They subject a host of new and potential technologies to these questions, but ultimately it is up to the reader to make the final decision.

What will you learn from this book

Ethical Considerations: Wadhwa likely delves into the ethical implications of emerging technologies, urging readers to consider the broader consequences of their technological choices.
Human-Centric Technology: Expect discussions on the importance of prioritizing technology that enhances the human experience. Wadhwa may emphasize the need for technology to serve humanity rather than replace it.
Disruption and Adaptation: The book may explore how emerging technologies disrupt industries and societies, and the importance of adapting to these changes for both individuals and organizations.
Education and Skills: Wadhwa likely addresses the impact of technology on the job market and the necessity for individuals to continuously acquire new skills to stay relevant in the evolving workforce.
Privacy and Security: The book may discuss the challenges and considerations related to privacy and security in a world increasingly dominated by advanced technologies.
Innovation and Collaboration: Wadhwa may highlight the role of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future. Successful navigation of technological changes often involves creative problem-solving and working together.
Environmental Sustainability: Expect discussions on the environmental impact of technology choices. Wadhwa may explore how our technological decisions influence sustainability and the health of the planet.
Diversity and Inclusion: The book may touch upon the importance of diversity and inclusion in the development and deployment of emerging technologies, emphasizing a more equitable and just future.
Regulatory Frameworks: Wadhwa may discuss the need for appropriate regulatory frameworks to govern the development and use of emerging technologies, ensuring responsible and ethical practices.
The Role of Individuals: The book is likely to underscore the role of individuals in shaping the future. Wadhwa may encourage readers to be proactive in their technology choices and to advocate for a future that aligns with their values.

Language	English
ISBN-10	9789352772704
ISBN-13	9789352772704
No of pages	216
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	HarperBusiness
Published Date	25 Nov 2017

About Author

Author : Vivek Wadhwa

Vivek Wadhwa is a Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering. He is a globally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post and author of The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future; The Immigrant Exodus: Why America Is Losing the Global Race to Capture Entrepreneurial Talent, which was named by The Economist as a Book of the Year of 2012; and of Innovating Women: The Changing Face of Technology, which documents the struggles and triumphs of women. Wadhwa has held appointments at Duke University, Stanford Law School, Harvard Law School, and Emory University and is a faculty member at Singularity University.

Wadhwa is based in Silicon Valley and researches exponentially advancing technologies that are soon going to change our world. These advances–in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, computing, synthetic biology, 3D printing, medicine, and nanomaterials–are making it possible for small teams to do what was once possible only for governments and large corporations to do: solve the grand challenges in education, water, food, shelter, health, and security. They will also disrupt industries and create many new policy, law, and ethics issues.