Dr. William Halal, professor Emeritus of Science, Technology,and Innovation at George Washington University, founder of Techcast a web-based system that forecasts technological breakthroughs and author of Technology's Promise.
Most of the scientists, engineers and inventors who have ever lived are alive today. Increasingly, technology shapes our lives and expands the possibilities of our future. Yet its promise contains the certainty of many problems too, as humanity seeks to harness the power of technological innovation. William Halal explains what is at stake.