Chapter 5 discusses several selected sciences and technologies to provide a deeper look at some of the transformative influences of our environment. The topics include complex adaptive systems, artificial intelligence and the human brain, human and computer networks, quantum technologies, immersive technologies, and biological engineering. It also includes new technologies that may influence the future: superconductivity, nuclear thermal propulsion, and 3D printing. It discusses communication and connectivity as part of network science.
The Technium—Plus, Redux