Sankalpita
There are certain books that make you richer and knowledgeable in a matter of a few hundred pages. You don’t come across such books every week or even every month but when you do, it’s like hitting a jackpot.
‘Where Will Man Take Us’ was one such book for me, a book that not just changed the way I think but also changed the way I look at everyday technology. Read on to know more about my thoughts on the pandora box of information that is the book, Where Will Man Take Us?
What to expect?
Expect a book that is all about science and technology. Expect a book that delves deeper into how technology is changing us and will continue to change us in the coming years. Finally, also expect a book that talks about both the pros and cons of such technology.
The book is divided into many broader sections which shed light on a wide variety of interesting topics such as artificial intelligence, genetics, robotics, nanotechnology, bitcoins, role of maths in technology, role of technology in astrology, and the ever-increasing influence of technology on some very humanely aspects such as sex, love and dating.
It also takes us a step forward and delves into the philosophical aspects of technology. Some of the things that it talks about are how technology is changing and will continue to change religion.
How good is the writing style?
Author Atul Jalan reads like a researcher and explains like a layman and that is where the beauty of Where Will Man Take Us? lies.
This book; a little over 250 pages contains such vast reserves of information that it will take an ordinary reader like you or me years to assimilate and process such information.
A detailed bibliography at the end also tells us where the author takes his references from and where additional information on the topics can be gained.
With just the right sprinkle of interesting tidbits, fun facts, historical information, and some serious ponderings, Atul Jalan takes non-fictional writing to a whole new level.
In the end, Where Will Man Take Us? is a book that I think has great potential for just every kind of reader – for those looking to broaden their horizons, for those wanting to delve deeper into what science and technology can offer us in the coming years, for those looking for research-level information and for those looking for a well-written non-fiction on technology.
