Title:
The robot in the next cubicle : what you need to know to adapt and succeed in the automation age / Larry Boyer.
Author:
Boyer, Larry.
Publication Information:
New York : Prometheus Books, 2018.
©2018
Call Number:
HD6331 .B68 2018
ISBN:
9781633884090
Physical Description:
268 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
General Note:
"It's called the Fourth Industrial Revolution--a revolution fueled by analytics and technology--that consists of data-driven smart products, services, entertainment, and new jobs. Economist and data scientist Larry Boyer lays out the wealth of exciting possibilities this revolution brings as well as the serious concerns about its disruptive impact on the lives of average Americans. Most important, he shows readers how to navigate this sea of change, pointing to strategies that will give businesses and individuals the best chance to succeed and providing a roadmap to thriving in this new economy."--Amazon.com.
Contents:
Part I. Understanding the Technological Advancemants Redefining Our World: 1. The Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Progression toward Perfection -- 2. The Obsession with Automation -- 3. Robotics: Redefining the Workforce -- 4. Artificial Intelligence: From Science Fiction to Reality -- Part II. The Road Ahead: 5. Challenges to Consider -- 6. Disruption, Exponential Thinking, and Tipping Points -- 7. Technological and Economic Singularity -- Part III. Being Human in a Machine's World: 8. The Age of the 'Preneur -- 9. Remaining Financially Sound in Disruptive Times -- 10. Getting Over It and Getting Started -- Final Thoughts.
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