Po Bronson,Arvind Gupta
Decoding the World
Decoding the World
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Decoding the World is a buddy adventure about the quest to live meaningfully in a world with uncertainty, combining Silicon Valley tech with cutting-edge genetics. The authors bring their first-hand experience to the great mysteries that haunt our future, such as natural resource depletion, job-taking robots, China's global influence, and pandemics.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
In a future vision where the latest innovations from Silicon Valley seamlessly blend with cutting-edge genetics, a world of possibilities emerges. Decoding the World, a captivating buddy adventure, delves into the quest to find meaning and purpose in a world filled with uncertainty. It all begins with Po Bronson's visit to IndieBio, a pioneering genetics laboratory founded by Arvind Gupta. Gupta envisioned IndieBio as a hub for early biotech startups, driven by the mission to address some of the world's most pressing challenges: melting glaciers, declining bee populations, infertility, cancer, ocean plastic pollution, pandemics, and natural resource depletion.
As the authors embark on a global journey to recruit talented scientists to their cause, they bring their firsthand experiences to the forefront, unraveling the great mysteries that loom over our future. They explore the intricate interplay between natural resources, job displacement due to robots, China's growing global influence, and the complex dynamics shaping our world.
Decoding the World is a remarkable testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the world's most pressing issues. It is a book that challenges our perceptions, expands our horizons, and encourages us to think critically about the challenges we face today and the opportunities that lie ahead. With a combination of scientific expertise, storytelling, and a touch of philosophical inquiry, this book offers a unique perspective on the world and inspires us to embrace the possibilities of a brighter future.
Weight: 246g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472278630
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