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Gerd Leonhard

    An avid futurist and passionate humanist, the author blends philosophical and musical training with early internet entrepreneurship. They believe technology holds immense potential and should be embraced, yet emphasize the urgent need to safeguard our humanity. Their work highlights that technology is morally neutral, its impact determined by human application, and advocates for investing in humanity as much as in technological advancement. Ultimately, they argue that while societies are driven by technology, they are defined by their humanity, urging wise governance of innovation to ensure human flourishing.

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    Technology vs. Humanity
    • Futurist Gerd Leonhard breaks new ground again by bringing together mankind's urge to upgrade and automate everything-down to human biology itself-with our timeless quest for freedom and happiness. Before it's too late, we must stop and ask the big questions: How do we embrace technology without becoming it? When it happens-gradually, then suddenly-the machine era will create the greatest watershed in human life on Earth. Technology vs. Humanity is one of the last moral maps we'll get as humanity enters the Jurassic Park of Big Tech. Artificial intelligence. Cognitive computing. The Singularity. Digital obesity. Printed food. The Internet of Things. The death of privacy. The end of work-as-we-know-it, and radical longevity: The imminent clash between technology and humanity is already rushing towards us. What moral values are you prepared to stand up for-before being human alters its meaning forever? Gerd Leonhard is a new kind of futurist schooled in the humanities as much as in technology. In his most provocative book to date, he explores the exponential changes swamping our societies, providing rich insights and deep wisdom for business leaders, professionals and anyone with decisions to make in this new era. If you take being human for granted, press Reset now with this passionately argued call to create a genuinely braver new world.

      Technology vs. Humanity