Exponential

Order and Chaos in an Age of Accelerating Technology
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Exponential by Azeem Azhar explores how the rapid acceleration of technological advancements is transforming society and the economy. Azhar examines the widening gap between technological progress and the slower pace of societal adaptation, discussing the implications this has on business, politics, and our daily lives. The book offers insights into managing these changes and understanding the impact of exponential technologies on our future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how technology is rapidly transforming our world and are interested in understanding the implications of these changes on business, politics, and everyday life. The author provides insightful analysis and strategies for navigating and thriving in an increasingly digital and interconnected era.

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Exponential

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Britain's leading tech writer reveals how to close the gap between technology and society.

The Times and Financial Times Book of the Year

'Enticing' Sunday Times | 'Engaging' Financial Times | 'Essential' Reid Hoffman | 'Excellent' Amol Rajan, BBC News


As technology accelerates, the human mind struggles to keep up - and our companies, workplaces, and democracies get left behind. This is the exponential gap.

Now, a leading technologist explores how this exponential gap is rewiring our world - and reveals how we should respond.


'Azhar has a knack for interrogating and inverting conventional thinking . . . A convincing case that something extraordinary is taking place in business and society' Economist

'Deft and clear-eyed . . . Perhaps Azhar's most valuable insight is that conservatively managing the individual risks posed by new technologies will not suffice' Financial Times

'Valuable and timely . . . A diligent and comprehensive definition of a new phase in human affairs' Sunday Times

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Azeem Azhar's Exponential is widely praised for its insightful exploration of the rapid technological changes reshaping society, economics, and politics. It offers a fresh framework for understanding how these innovations impact the world and addresses the growing disconnect between democratic tools and the power of tech giants. The book is seen as both a necessary read and a formidable primer on our current technological revolution, delivering both engaging narratives and critical solutions for harnessing these changes for the greater good.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847942920

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Azeem Azhar is the creator of Exponential View, Britain's leading platform for in-depth tech analysis. His weekly newsletter is read by 200,000 people from around the world, and his hit podcast has featured guests including Yuval Noah Harari, Tony Blair and Kate Raworth. A member of the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council, Azhar contributes to publications including the Financial Times, Wired and the MIT Technology Review.

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