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AI, Quantum Computing and Web3: What you need to know about three technologies changing our world
How are we going to live meaningful and prosperous lives in a future radically transformed by Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computers, and other Information Technologies? Understanding technologies like AI, Blockchain, and quantum computing is not just beneficial—it's essential for those wishing to survive and thrive in our shared future.
In this concise book aimed at technical and non-technical readers alike, software industry veteran Guy Harrison demystifies these complex technologies in a practical and approachable way. Guy will guide you through how these technologies work and impact the individual, economy, society, and humanity.
Is AI our friend, coworker, or enemy? How can Blockchain help restore trust and integrity in our online world? Could Quantum Computing lead to groundbreaking medical advancements and end global challenges like hunger? This book will explore and answer these thought-provoking questions.
This book is not just about understanding technology; it's about confidently preparing for the future. By reading this book, you'll be empowered to participate in the vital conversations shaping our world. Whether you're a curious individual, a professional seeking to stay ahead, or someone looking to understand the future better, this book is your guide.
In this concise book aimed at technical and non-technical readers alike, software industry veteran Guy Harrison demystifies these complex technologies in a practical and approachable way. Guy will guide you through how these technologies work and impact the individual, economy, society, and humanity.
Is AI our friend, coworker, or enemy? How can Blockchain help restore trust and integrity in our online world? Could Quantum Computing lead to groundbreaking medical advancements and end global challenges like hunger? This book will explore and answer these thought-provoking questions.
This book is not just about understanding technology; it's about confidently preparing for the future. By reading this book, you'll be empowered to participate in the vital conversations shaping our world. Whether you're a curious individual, a professional seeking to stay ahead, or someone looking to understand the future better, this book is your guide.
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2024
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May 17, 2025
Before this, I came across Guy Harrison’s book Next Generation Databases, and to my surprise, I really enjoyed the way it was written — the language, the tone — so I decided to read (well, listen to the audiobook version of) his new book.
I consider myself an AI enthusiast, deeply immersed in the topic, and yes, I can program a smart contract.
Often, reading books like this turns into what one of my friends likes to call intellectual porn — the same ideas get recycled endlessly, the same authors get quoted over and over again.
In that regard, I really appreciated this book. Even though, judging by the sources Guy Harrison references, we seem to read the same books (Ian Banks, Yuval Harari, Peter Attia, etc.), it doesn’t fall into that intellectual porn trap. I found myself agreeing with most of the author's insights and conclusions.
As for the downsides, the text feels a bit LLM-edited — there’s a certain “plastic” aftertaste to it.
I consider myself an AI enthusiast, deeply immersed in the topic, and yes, I can program a smart contract.
Often, reading books like this turns into what one of my friends likes to call intellectual porn — the same ideas get recycled endlessly, the same authors get quoted over and over again.
In that regard, I really appreciated this book. Even though, judging by the sources Guy Harrison references, we seem to read the same books (Ian Banks, Yuval Harari, Peter Attia, etc.), it doesn’t fall into that intellectual porn trap. I found myself agreeing with most of the author's insights and conclusions.
As for the downsides, the text feels a bit LLM-edited — there’s a certain “plastic” aftertaste to it.
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