In the years to come, humanity will face extraordinary challenges: radical climate change, alarming energy crises, unprecedented world population growth, but a number of remarkable opportunities will also emerge. Technological development will accelerate exponentially, reaching a peak between 2030 and 2040 that will trigger a rupture in human evolution. Written by the most prominent futurologist of our time, this daring book identifies key trends in the present in order to anticipate future events, enabling us to embrace the world of tomorrow.