Surfing Rogue Waves (ePub)

Humanity is at a crossroads between the world as we know it and the rapid pace of disruption. The smallest changes are reshaping our world faster than we can comprehend. Over the next few years, we will experience more disruption than in the previous 100 years. Do we notice this change happening? Are we numb or oblivious to this change? Are things changing too fast to notice? Every modern change presents as a giant, rogue wave emerging on the horizon-will we surf these waves with mastery? Or will we let them swallow us whole? We live in the greatest period of opportunity in all of human history. Furthermore, how will you influence and shape both your life and the future of humanity? Our political and social systems are outdated, and potent disruption is heading for them like a freight train. Increased opportunities bring elevated risk, and the public's trust in companies, governments, the media, and even science are all under attack. How do you filter through the noise? How do you make sound, optimal, and rational decisions faster than ever? As the waves of material science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, blockchain, AI, and dozens of other industries collide with one another, rogue waves will emerge and obliterate life as we know it. Everything, including what it means to be human, will be disrupted. We must proactively consider the ethics of tomorrow, today. This book presents a gripping and insightful framework on how to pick up a board and surf the rogue waves of the 21st century. Eric's original insights will help business leaders and individuals understand the onslaught of the complexity of the disruption they face, throughout the everyday encounters of daily life. No more watching from the shore. No more excuses. Our decisions and actions today, will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. Riding this surf is where we find our way to a flourishing future that is more ethical, all-encompassing, and sustainable. Surf's up!