Infinite Progress

The Internet's transformative power will usher in a new golden age for humanity A refreshing, optimistic vision of the future. For years we've been inundated with bleak forecasts about what lies ahead. The prevailing pessimism ranges from scarcity and energy depletion to overpopulation and the first generation with a lower standard of living than their parents. But in this upbeat and positive book, Reese explains how technology will enable us to meet those challenges head-on and exceed the needs of every human on earth. Specific projections about and solutions to the problems we face. Each section focuses on one of the five scourges that have constantly plagued humanity: poverty, disease, hunger, ignorance, and war. Synthesizing history, vision, and technology, Reese illustrates how the Internet, human ingenuity, and technological innovation will help us overcome these problems in the near future. Written by a recognized expert in his field. The author has high-level experience in the technology industry. He has founded several high-tech companies; obtained numerous patents in disciplines as varied as crowdsourcing, content creation, and psychographics; and is a public speaker who writes extensively about the technology industry.