Rush: Science and Technology in Our Acceleration Age

We live in an Acceleration Age. There has never been a time in history in which humans have experienced so much progress, nor progress at such a rapidly increasing rate.
Consider the rush of progress in DNA sequencing. Beginning in 1990, it took over a decade and almost $3 billion to decode the first human genome. Today the time and cost to sequence a genome are undergoing an accelerating decline so that we will soon sequence a human genome in a day for $1k. This acceleration promises insight into common diseases like cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and heart disease, as well as impressive cures with gene therapy and bioengineering.
In Rush: Science and Technology in Our Acceleration Age, science writer and BigInScience.com founder Brian Gabriel explores five critical accelerating trends that will dramatically alter our world:

1. Expansion of cloud computing
2. Growth of nanotechnology
3. Increasing capability and versatility of computers
4. Rise of the global average temperature
5. Decline in time and cost to sequence a human genome

Rush: Science and Technology in Our Acceleration Age is educational and entertaining, and could be remembered as one of the most prescient books of our times.
If you're a

• Science Fan or Futurist, Rush will leave you feeling inspired.  You'll be inspired by numerous innovations in science, health & medicine, and technology including Steve Jobs' last passion (and how it will impact your life), 'designer babies,' a 200 mph 70+ mpg hybrid car, anti-cancer agents targeted specifically to cancer cells, quantum computers, and many other innovations.

• Health Enthusiast, you'll be better informed after reading Rush.  You'll gain insight into cutting-edge treatments for common conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.  You'll also learn about radical transformations occurring in healthcare.  These insights are important for those seeking to be proactive in maintaining and improving their health.    

• Educator or Parent, you'll feel proud introducing your children to contemporary applications of important scientific principles (like the "law of conservation of energy" and "global warming").  

• Student, Rush will leave you feeling more confident to face today's challenging economy.  Rush teaches you technologies that are increasingly being utilized by companies -knowledge that is crucial for distinguishing yourself as a job applicant.  

• Scientist or Health Practitioner, you'll feel better prepared after reading Rush.  Rush will show you how increasing knowledge of the human genome, growth of nanotechnology, and the rise of "smart" computing devices will significantly impact the practice of science & medicine.

• Investor or Businessperson, you'll gain knowledge of current trends and innovations- knowledge you can profit from.