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Soonish
Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
Book • 2019
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.
The book combines humor with thorough research, offering insights into the future of technology and its implications for society.
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When will space be cheap? (featuring Zach Weinersmith)
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#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard"
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to explain how new technologies should be introduced thoughtfully to minimize negative consequences.

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Can particle beams be used to treat cancer?