Stevenson, Mark,  1971- <br/><br/>
An optimist's tour of the future :  one curious man sets out to answer "what's next?" / 
Mark Stevenson. 
 - New York :  Avery,  c2011. 
 - 373 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Man. "The world's most dangerous idea" ; "The most wondrous map" ; "My lab should not be trusted" -- Machine. Can you turn all the buttons on? ; "Like explaining Shakespeare to a dog" ; "Invisibly small and and magical" ; "The biggest, baddest kid on the block" ; "A constant and complete intercourse" -- Mother Earth. "World leaders still don't really get it" ; "I'm a disruptive guy. I like disruption" ; "The black phantom" ; "A little bit of a big amount" ; "The best job in the world" -- Me. "Making a road where there isn't one" ; "Future shock" ; Hello, and thanks for all the fish. 
<br/><br/> A guide to the future of civilization describes the author's travels in various world regions where he learned about climate-proof farming practices and breakthrough technologies with a potential for helping the world. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781583334140 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010039040 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Research--Forecasting.<br/>Technological forecasting.<br/>Technological innovations--Forecasting.<br/>Science--Humor.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Q180.A1  / S74 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>601/.12