22 Ideas About the Future

This collection of provocations from the think tank Cybersalon brings together a blend of near-future speculative fiction and non-fiction commentary from leading experts in the fields of health, community, retail, and money. Together, they shine a light behind the cornerstones of our lives to reveal the unexpected and invite you to cast your critical eye on technology and its effect on society. Be prepared for warnings and inspirations from those who speculate about the future and those who make it a reality. "The shards from a score of Black Mirrors reflecting future truths, as only fiction can." Charles Arthur, author of Social Warming: How Social Media Polarises us all "Challenging and lively, these short stories will inspire readers to give more thought to the surprising risks and opportunities of pervasive technologies." David Wood, Futurist and author of Vital Foresight "These stories will stop you in your tracks, make you think and spur you into action!" Jana Hlistova, Founder o