The Second Renaissance

<p>Humanity is in a period of dramatic change—the risk of near-time impact from environmental degradation; political and socioeconomic challenges exacerbated by the manipulation of social media; and an interconnected, networked world where Artificial Intelligence and widespread computational science offer both peril and promise. </p> <p>In <em>The Second Renaissance</em>, Robert Hacker argues that for the first time in history, AI’s functionality has surpassed human cognition, and can be used to advance scientific, economic and societal endeavors for humankind. </p> <p>Walking us through the development of modern science from the nineteenth century to the AI of the twenty-first, the author reveals five pillars to reimagine the future; shows how two paradigms are shaping the technology and business models of the 21st century; and presents the wide-ranging benefits and applications of AI that signal the dawn of a new era, the Second Renaissance. He concludes with practical illustrations and real-world examples leaders can use as ‘fit-for-the-future’ constructs to innovate and exploit AI entrepreneurially. </p> <p>This is a must read for corporate leaders, researchers in innovation and AI, policymakers, business and entrepreneurship students, and anyone invested in adapting AI for the exciting era that lies ahead. </p>