This book charts the evolution of the sciences and technologies that have shaped our modern age
like nothing else in the last 60 years. As well as describing many exciting developments it
will also highlight the challenges and dangers of the technologies that have emerged from them.
While science and technology have brought about enormous and often astonishing improvements in
our quality of life they have often also brought with them considerable risks including the
risk of human extinction. We place particular emphasis on the aspects that directly impact us
as human beings: Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhancements of our brains minds through
innovative neuro-technologies and the integration of nanotechnology into our bodies for early
disease detection and elimination. What philosophical implications arise from these
transformations? Authored by two theoretical physicists who are also experts in economics and
capital markets - a rather rare combination - the book will explain the developments of modern
science and the resulting technologies. It also examines the current state of play and emerging
developments in a manner accessible to non-scientists. Based on their own experience and the
analysis the authors also propose ways in which science can progress more harmoniously in
future.
