Connected World: From Automated Work to Virtual Wars: The Future, By Those Who Are Shaping it

by Philip Larrey

Overview

The world as we know it is changing. Driverless cars, drone deliveries, and autonomous weapon systems are no longer the stuff of science fiction. But what's next for technology and business, and how will it impact our society? In Connected World, Philip Larrey of the Pontifical Lateran University explores the consequences of the new digital age in conversation with leaders including Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Maurice Lévy, CEO of Publicis Groupe. Ranging from the death of privacy to the rise of artificial intelligence, Connected World asks the existential questions which will come to define our age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241308424
Publisher:	Penguin UK
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Philip Larrey, Ph.D., is a Catholic priest who holds the Chair of Logic and Epistemology at the Pontifical Lateran University in the Vatican. For years he has been following the philosophical implications of the rapid development of artificial intelligence. With candor, he challenges industry leaders he comes into contact with at the Vatican to discuss how technology is shaping the fabric of our society. His new book, Connected World, represents some of the fruits of those dialogues.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Man/Machine Relationship Francesco Cassanelli) 11

2 Big Data Eric Schmidt Jared Cohen 32

3 The Future of Design Don Norman 51

4 Military Elliot Rosner 66

5 Social Media Breanna Fulton 87

6 Advertising Sir Martin Sorrell 102

7 Publicity Maurice Lévy 102

8 Cyber Security Dave Aitel 142

9 Journalism Christopher Altieri 164

10 Industrial Automated Systems Franco Stefani 186

11 Existential Risk Anders Sandberg 199

12 Philosophy Johan Seibers 223

13 Nuclear Instruments Troy Anderson 251

14 Mechanical Engineering Bill Shores 269

15 Information Technology Carlo D'Asaro Biondo 286

Notes 303

Acknowledgements 309

Editorial Reviews

"Fascinating . . . Want to know what your life, digital and otherwise, will be like in ten years? Then read this thoughtful, provocative and engrossing book." —James Martin, author, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything


"Those, like myself, who need to be introduced to this brave new world will be much helped by this book." —Cardinal George Pell, Prefect, Secretariat for the Economy, Vatican

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