The Fourth Age

A fascinating look at the future of man. The Fourth Age, an audiobook that addresses the fascinating question: How will technological advances affect the future of humanity? In this audiobook, author Byron Reese reveals various scenarios and predictions of what lies ahead in what he calls the Fourth Age. One of the main reasons why The Fourth Age is such an engaging audiobook is that Byron Reese not only presents his own ideas, but also draws on real-world data and examples. Drawing on 100,000 years of human history, as your guide, explores the issues surrounding artificial intelligence, robots, consciousness, automation, the end of the job, of abundance and immortality. He presents arguments backed by industry and scientific experience to support his thesis. This adds credibility to the audiobook and allows listeners to get beyond the surface and understand the issues more deeply. Byron Reese believes that human history has been fundamentally changed only three times, and that has been with the help of technology. - The first age - 100,000 years ago, when we discovered fire, which led to the emergence of speech and language; - The second age - 10,000 years ago, we developed agriculture, which led to the emergence of the first cities, but also warfare; - The Third Age - 5,000 years ago, when we invented writing, the wheel and money, which led to the creation of states; - The Fourth Age - Robots and Artificial Intelligence - Fifth Age. We are now on the threshold of the fourth age brought about by two technologies: AI and robotics. The Fourth Age audiobook shows us the basic background of how we got to this point, and how - rather than what - we should be thinking about. About the issues we will all soon face: automation, changes in employment, creative computers, radical life extension, artificial life, The ethics of artificial intelligence, the future of warfare, superintelligence and the consequences of extreme prosperity. In short, The Fourth Age is an audiobook that doesn't just leave questions running through your head, but motivates the listener to think about the impact of technology on our future. Whether you're a technology enthusiast or a skeptic, this audiobook offers an interesting perspective on what lies ahead in the "fourth age" of humanity. About the book they said: "The Fourth Age is not only about what the rise of AI will mean for humanity, it also forces readers to question their preconceptions. And he does it all in a fun and engaging way." - The New York Times. "In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese offers the reader something far more valuable than what to think about artificial intelligence and robotics - he focuses on HOW to think about these technologies and shows the ways they will change the world forever. If you only want to read one book about the AI revolution, this is the one." - John Mackey, co-founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market. "Reese articulates the deepest questions of our time in clear language that invites readers to make their own choices. Using 100,000 years of human history as his guide, he explores the issues surrounding artificial intelligence, robots, consciousness, automation, the end of the job, of abundance and immortality. In the book, Reese shows himself to be an optimist, urging us to use technology to build a better world." - Bob Metcalfe, UT Austin innovation professor, inventor of Ethernet, founder of 3Com. "Well timed, highly informative and upbeat. " - Booklist.