“In a world growing more chaotic, Alec Ross is one of those very rare people who can see patterns in the chaos and guidance for the road forward. He has an unusual diversity of expertise that allows him to apply multiple lenses to the world’s challenges and dream up the kind of innovative solutions that are changing the world.”
Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and author of The New Digital Age
The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross explores the technologies and global trends poised to define the coming decade.
Informed by his experience as Senior Advisor for Innovation at the U.S. State Department and his visits to more than forty countries, Ross presents a clear and research-driven view of how economies and societies are being reshaped.
His perspective highlights the opportunities emerging from innovation as well as the challenges leaders will need to address.
The book focuses on five major areas of transformation: robotics and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the commercialization of genomics, the expanding role of big data, and the evolution of digital finance.
Each section outlines how advances in these fields are progressing, the challenges they introduce, and the implications for both developed and emerging economies. Ross addresses the technical aspects of these innovations while examining their wider social and economic consequences, with particular attention to employment and inequality.
A distinctive feature of Ross’s analysis is its global scope.
He draws on examples from technology hubs in Africa, research centers in East Asia, and entrepreneurial networks worldwide, showing how innovation is no longer concentrated in a few regions. These accounts illustrate how nations and industries are positioning themselves in an increasingly interconnected and competitive environment.
Ross’s insights help readers connect technological advances to economic and social outcomes. The Industries of the Future is a valuable resource for leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty and prepare for what lies ahead.
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