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The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future
	First edition (UK)
Author	James Martin
Language	English
Subject	Global catastrophic risks
Publisher	Eden Project Books (UK); Riverhead Books (US)
Publication date	2006
Media type	Print
ISBN	9781573223232
Website	www.jamesmartin.com/book/

The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future is a 2006 nonfiction book by^[1] British technology consultant James Martin.

Synopsis

It assesses technological challenges, dangers and opportunities facing the human race.^[2] The book lists and proposes solutions for 17 interlocked upcoming "megaproblems".^[3] Topics include nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, climate change and terrorism.^[1] Martin asserts that many global problems have been worsened by past technologies, but could be addressed by new ones.^[4] For example, he advocates for "electronic brain appendages" to help think through to a solution to problems such as global warming.^[5]

Film

Martin released a film based on the book, narrated by one of his Bermudan neighbors,^[6] Hollywood actor Michael Douglas.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b "Only teenagers can save the planet!". The Guardian (UK). 2 October 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ "Nonfiction Book Review: The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future by James E. Martin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ "The Meaning of the 21st Century (review)". The Independent (UK). 3 November 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ Weber, Bruce (2 July 2013). "James Martin, Technology Consultant and Oxford Benefactor, Dies at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ "THE MEANING OF THE 21ST CENTURY by James Martin (Review)". Kirkus Reviews. No. June 1st, 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ "The $100 man: Why philanthropist James Martin gave away his fortune". The Independent (UK). 15 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
^ "IT Visionary James Martin Dies". InformationWeek. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

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[guardian_review-1] "Only teenagers can save the planet!". The Guardian (UK). 2 October 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[2] "Nonfiction Book Review: The Meaning of the 21st Century: A Vital Blueprint for Ensuring Our Future by James E. Martin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[3] "The Meaning of the 21st Century (review)". The Independent (UK). 3 November 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[nytimes_obit-4] Weber, Bruce (2 July 2013). "James Martin, Technology Consultant and Oxford Benefactor, Dies at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[5] "THE MEANING OF THE 21ST CENTURY by James Martin (Review)". Kirkus Reviews. No. June 1st, 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[6] "The $100 man: Why philanthropist James Martin gave away his fortune". The Independent (UK). 15 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

[7] "IT Visionary James Martin Dies". InformationWeek. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

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