Tomorrowland

Our Journey From Science Fiction to Science Fact

By: Steven Kotler

Narrated by: Tom Parks

New York Times, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Discover bestselling author Steven Kotler has written extensively about those pivotal moments when science fiction became science fact...and fundamentally reshaped the world. Now he gathers the best of his best, updated and expanded upon, to guide listeners on a mind-bending tour of the far frontier, and how these advances are radically transforming our lives. From the ways science and technology are fundamentally altering our bodies and our world (the world's first bionic soldier, the future of evolution) to those explosive collisions between science and culture (life extension and bioweapons), we're crossing moral and ethical lines we've never faced before.

As Kotler writes, "Life is tricky sport - and that's the emotional core of this story, the real reason we can't put Pandora back in the box. When you strip everything else away, technology is nothing more than the promise of an easier tomorrow. It's the promise of hope. And how do you stop hope?"

Join Kotler in this fascinating exploration of our incredible next: a deep dive into those future technologies happening now - and what it means to be a part of this brave new world.

"Bionic Man" first appeared in Playboy, July 2012; "Everlasting: The Genius Who Sticks Around Forever" first appeared in New York Times Magazine, June 2000; "Extreme States" first appeared in Discover, July 2005; "Evolution's Next Stage" first appeared in Discover, February 2013; "Vision Quest” first appeared in Wired, September 2002; "Re-Engineering the Everglades" first appeared in Wired, February 2002; "The Buckaroo Bonzai" first appeared in Make, January 2013; "Meltdown or Motherload" first appeared on EcoHearth.com, November 2013; "Space: The Final Sport Frontier" first appeared on Slate.com, March 2014; "Building a Better Mosquito" first appeared on Salon.com, January 2004; "The Great Galactic Gold Rush" first appeared in Playboy, October 2010; "The Psychedelic Renaissance" first appeared in Playboy, March 2010; "Sympathy for the Devil" first appeared in LA Weekly, July 2005; "The Final Frontier" first appeared in LA Weekly, January 2003; "Hacking the President's DNA" first appeared in Atlantic, November 2012; "The God of Sperm" first appeared in LA Weekly, September 2007.©2015 Steven Kotler (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

Well written, but lacking in evidence

The author has done a decent job crafting his words, and the narrator a good job at delivering them, but unfortunately this book is rather lacking in content. Most of the book is spent bringing up potential technologies, and then, without any sort of evidence of performance, the author repeatedly imposes science fiction upon what is meant to be science fact. Disappointing, unfortunately not the book described In the summary.

Interesting but not what I expected

This book is quite interesting to losten. But my expectations were much higher. I thought it will spark a huge interest in me to speculate and discuss our future development with friends. Like gadgets installed in our hands, no more screens etc. it covers these issues just a little bit. I think this book could have been focused on one or two subjects and cover them in greater detail. Instead of dispersing an attention all over the place.

An interesting and in many ways random journey

Where does Tomorrowland rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would say it is good; but it wasn't one that I necessarily went crazy recommending.

What other book might you compare Tomorrowland to and why?

Can't think of one that I have read that is comparable.

Which character – as performed by Tom Parks – was your favorite?

N/A

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made go "hmmm"

Any additional comments?

The journey of this book takes a few left turns but ultimately is very informative and insightful on the areas it focuses on.

A Look at the Future with a Liberal Bias

Conservatives and Evangelicals like me may get annoyed when reading parts of this book. The author has little respect for those who may want to question or hold back scientific enquiry. He brings up the old embryonic stem cell debate of the early 2000s as an example. I fear those who wish to sidestep the ethical and moral issues for the sake of progress or the vague promise of a future cure are not to be trusted. History shows that technological advances for good are often used for evil purposes. Tomorrowland: proceed with caution.

Getting outdated ?

As mentioned in it's description, this book is a collection of thought-provoking analysis of near-future topics. However, the content is now 7 years old and we also went through a pandemic, so I feel like this book could use a refresh.

RR

Just good. If you want to read an outstanding book on the same topic, read Abundance from Peter Diamandis and Kotler

Well done...

I found this a fun read, and have listened to this audiobook one a few times already. Though a future prediction of technology book created in 2015, it still holds insightful and interesting. I will keep my eye open for books narrated by Tom Parks.

Covers a lot of different topics in many industries

Very interesting and facilitating technology discussed. Some sections drag on a bit and you feel like you're watching a documentary. Good research and evidence presented but you have no doubt on the political leanings of the author as he paints one side favorable and the other to be ignorant, science-stopping roadblocks. However, good book overall that gets you thinking about the technology of tomorrow.

Fantastic!

this was my fifth book by this authot and it was as engaging and enjoyable as others. I loved all the topics that he covered and look forward to catch up with the advancements in those fields since he wrote this book. highly recommend it. enjoyed the narrator's voice very much.

This book will stir passions with in.

Of the many subjects comprised within Tomorrowland; if you are human, and have a soul, I must say the passions evoked will stir your soul in a manner that rouses sleeping areas you have yet to discover within your own self. A MUST READ.