Understanding the 4th Industrial Revolution

by M. Williams

Description

Three million years ago in East Africa, early humans created the first tools—beginning a technological journey that would reshape our world. Today, we stand at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology are converging to create unprecedented change. But who built this future? And who will build the next one? Understanding the 4th Industrial Revolution reveals the hidden history of innovation, highlighting the crucial contributions of Black scientists and inventors at every stage—from ancient Egyptian engineers to modern pioneers of GPS, computer architecture, and microphone technology. Written for curious minds aged 11 to 111, this book makes complex technologies accessible while asking essential questions about fairness, bias, and who gets to shape our technological future.