Simply Emerging Technology

For Complete Beginners

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Author DK
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On sale Jul 02, 2024 | 160 Pages | 9780593957943

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Understanding technology has never been easier.

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies like gel robotics and extended reality, and lots more besides—entries explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and the ways in which they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each.

Explaining individual aspects of key trends within technology more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the breakthrough technologies that underpin the future of innovation, explores their most likely practical applications, and presents the numerous ethical debates that surround them and their increasing role in cultures and societies across the globe.

Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects in school or simply want a jargon-free overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.
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Understanding technology has never been easier.

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies like gel robotics and extended reality, and lots more besides—entries explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and the ways in which they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each.

Explaining individual aspects of key trends within technology more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the breakthrough technologies that underpin the future of innovation, explores their most likely practical applications, and presents the numerous ethical debates that surround them and their increasing role in cultures and societies across the globe.

Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects in school or simply want a jargon-free overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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