Explains a lot of very complicated concepts without resorting to maths which is no mean feat. Covers a lot of ground; jokey but in a slightly corny way. A moderately interesting read- jury's out whether I would buy it for the rest

Good ideas, engaging language... but the book quickly lost my interest because of the forced humour and a slight tone of condescension. I respect humility in futurology authors much better.

My impression is solely based on the Sampler. There is a chance that further chapters are much better! But the sampled did not work for me at all.