On Wednesday 1st April (tomorrow!), we welcome Bill Halal to Second Life, where he will talk to us all about his new book, Technology’s Promise.

With the onset of a knowledge economy, modern nations are hard at work using ever more sophisticated information systems to power a “technology revolution” that is transforming our lives. This book is based on the work of the TechCast Project, conducted over the past decade at the George Washington University. Pooling the knowledge of 100 high-tech CEOs, scientists, engineers, academics, consultants, futurists, and other experts from around the world, the resulting book is the best forecast data ever assembled, covering the entire span of scientific and technological innovation.

It’s a fascinating read and Bill is an engaging speaker, so I encourage you all to come along and hear him – it’s a perfect opportunity to try Second Life for the first time. All welcome – any problems, IM Joanna Wombat or email me at j.scott@nature.com

Title: Technology’s Promise
Speaker: Bill Halal, George Washington University
Date: Wednesday April 1st
Time: 6pm BST London time / 10am Pacific time
Location: Amphitheatre