Next: A Brief History of the Future by Avi Jorisch (English) Paperback Book

Description: Next by Avi Jorisch Star Trek-loving inventors who 3D print in space, vegan researchers These are a few of the remarkable stories featured in Next, an in-depth look at the coming global challenges and the transformative innovations that will help make our world a better place. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Star Trek-loving inventors who 3D print in space, vegan researchers who replicate the composition and chemical structures of meat in a lab, and mad scientists who save humans from terrible disorders by cutting and pasting genes like letters in a document. These are a few of the remarkable stories featured in Next, an in-depth look at the coming global challenges and the transformative innovations that will help make our world a better place. Imperiled by hunger, pollution, and global warming, we are more at risk of driving ourselves into extinction than ever before. But it doesnt have to be this way. Despite this existential crisis, were in an era of remarkable wealth and innovation that could allow us to fundamentally change our destinyto cure the sick, feed the hungry, and help the needy. Next tells the story of 13 inspiring innovators around the world who are already tackling these challenges and transforming our species. Call it Humanity 2.0. Every individual and venture featured in Next is having an outsized impact on human history. Their stories show what the future might look like. But most of all, they will give readers hope. As the science fiction writer William Gibson once put it: "The future is already here. It is just not very evenly distributed." Author Biography Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and Middle East expert. He is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and founder of IMS, a merchant processing company that services clients nationwide. A thought leader in exploring global innovation trends, the Arab world, counterterrorism, and illicit finance, Mr. Jorisch previously served in the US Departments of Treasury and Defense. He holds a bachelors degree in history from Binghamton University and a masters degree in Islamic history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He also studied Arabic and Islamic philosophy at the American University in Cairo and al-Azhar University, the preeminent institution of Sunni Islamic learning. An author of four previous books, Jorischs articles have appeared in influential outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Forbes, and Al-Arabiya.net. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Entrepreneurs Organization. Details ISBN9657023750 Author Avi Jorisch Short Title NEXT Pages 264 Language English ISBN-10 9657023750 ISBN-13 9789657023754 Format Paperback Year 2022 Imprint Gefen Publishing House Subtitle A Brief History of the Future Place of Publication Jerusalem Country of Publication Israel Publication Date 2022-10-28 Publisher Gefen Publishing House Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138297591;

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