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2049: Possibilities of Next 10000 Days
Set 25 years from now, *2049: The Probable Future* paints a vivid portrait of a world transformed by AI and mirror worlds—immersive, mixed-reality spaces where smart glasses replace smartphones as the ultimate gateway to daily life. Co-authored by Kevin Kelly and Wu Chen, the book breaks down how AI will evolve beyond human mimicry into "alien intelligence," with distinct tiers (AGI, ACI, ASI) and generative capabilities reshaping industries from content creation to healthcare. It explores the rise of ubiquitous AI assistants, the balance between transparent data collection and privacy via mutual visibility principles, and sweeping changes to workplaces (flatter hierarchies), education (lifelong personalized learning), and medicine (customized treatments). The book also dives into smart hardware like industrial robots and autonomous vehicles, space exploration’s next frontiers, and the high-stakes tech rivalry between the U.S. and China, offering actionable frameworks to navigate the coming era of invisible, customized, and interconnected living.
Original Title: 2049：未来10000天的可能 Original Language: Chamorro
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