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Soonish

Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything

Book • 2019

Zach Weinersmith

Kelly Weinersmith

In 'Soonish', Kelly and Zach Weinersmith delve into transformative technologies like space elevators, robotic construction, and nuclear fusion, discussing their potential benefits and challenges.

The book combines humor with thorough research, offering insights into the future of technology and its implications for society.

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Kelly Weinersmith

Zach Weinersmith

Luisa Rodriguez

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by

Kelly Weinersmith

to explain how new technologies should be introduced thoughtfully to minimize negative consequences.

Can particle beams be used to treat cancer?

Mentioned by

Zach Weinersmith

as a previous work, discussing space elevators.

When will space be cheap? (featuring Zach Weinersmith)

Mentioned by

Kelly Weinersmith

when discussing organ sales and the exploitation of the poor in Iran.

Xenotransplantation

Mentioned by

Luisa Rodriguez

as one of

Zach Weinersmith

's co-authored books.

#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard"

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as

Zach Weinersmith

's previous book discussed in a 2018 EconTalk episode.

Zach Weinersmith on Beowulf and Bea Wolf

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