{"product_id":"surfing-rogue-waves-how-to-paddle-out-into-the-21st-century","title":"Surfing Rogue Waves: How to paddle out into the 21st Century","description":"Humanity is at a crossroads between the world as we know it and the rapid pace of disruption. The smallest changes are reshaping our world faster than we can comprehend. Over the next few years, we will experience more disruption than in the previous 100 years. Do we notice this change happening? Are we numb or oblivious to this change? Are things changing too fast and too regularly to notice? Every modern change presents as a giant, rogue wave emerging on the horizon―will we surf these waves with mastery? Or will we let them swallow us whole?\n\nWe live in the greatest period of opportunity in all of human history; how will you gain from it? Furthermore, how will you influence and shape both your life and the future of humanity? Do you have a plan to engage exponential change in your life? Our political and social systems are outdated, and potent disruption is heading for them like a freight train. Increased opportunities bring elevated risk, and the public's trust in companies, governments, the media, and even science are all under attack. How do you filter through the noise? How do you make sound, optimal, and rational decisions faster than ever?\n\nAs the waves of material science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, blockchain, AI, and dozens of other industries collide with one another, rogue waves will emerge and obliterate life as we know it. Everything, including what it means to be human, will be disrupted. We must proactively consider the ethics of tomorrow, today.\n\nThis book presents a gripping and insightful framework on how to pick up a board and surf the rogue waves of the 21st century. Eric's original insights will help business leaders understand the onslaught of the complexity of the disruption they face. Not just in the office, but throughout the everyday encounters of daily life as they navigate and unshackle future potential.\n\nNo more watching from the shore. No more excuses. The decisions and actions we take today, no matter the size, will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. Why fight the waves of advancement and progression when we can use them to our advantage? For it is riding this surf where we find our way to a flourishing future that is more ethical, all-encompassing, and sustainable. Surf's up!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1098365372\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1098365372.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Pilon-Bignell PhD, Eric\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43534378434621,"sku":"BVV.1098365372.A","price":17.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1098365372-0.jpg?v=1788218046","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/surfing-rogue-waves-how-to-paddle-out-into-the-21st-century","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}