2049: Possibilities of Next 10000 Days
2049:未来10000天的可能

SUMMARY
In 2049: The Next 10,000 Days, renowned tech prophet Kevin Kelly (author of Out of Control and The Inevitable) unveils ten transformative tech waves set to reshape our world: AI-driven societal overhaul, brain-computer interfaces breaking biological limits, mirror worlds merging physical and digital realities, and life sciences redefining humanity. The book pioneers the “Cool China” vision—forecasting China’s global leadership in gaming, AR, and artistic innovation—and decodes ten key concepts (Invisible, Transparent, etc.) that underpin future adaptation strategies. This work is both a technological road-map and a mindset toolkit for navigating tomorrow.
内容简介
科技预言家凯文·凯利在《2049:未来10000天的可能》中,系统预测了改变世界的十大科技浪潮:AI重塑社会、脑机接口突破生物边界、镜像世界融合虚实空间、生命科学改写人类规则。书中首次提出”酷中国”愿景——中国将向全球输出最前沿的游戏、AR与艺术创新,并揭示”无形””透明””脱媒”等10大关键词背后的未来生存逻辑。本书不仅是技术演进路线图,更为个体与组织提供锚定未来的思维罗盘。
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Prophetic Insights: K.K.’s deep analysis of AI, space race, medical revolution, and beyond;
- China’s New Role: The groundbreaking “Cool China” thesis on China’s leap from imitator to innovator;
- Elite Endorsements: Praised by 10+ global thought leaders including computer scientist Wu Jun, Khan Academy’s Salman Khan, and Ctrip co-founder James Liang.
核心亮点
- 《失控》作者K.K.深度剖析AI、太空竞赛、医疗革命等趋势;
- “酷中国”如何引领AI时代?阐释中国如何从模仿者蜕变为创新引领者;
- 全球顶尖智库背书:吴军、可汗学院创始人、携程梁建章等十位大咖联袂推荐。
PRAISE FOR 2049
K.K. predicts ten future tech waves that will transform our world, including AI’s evolution and global tech competition patterns. This book reaffirms his profound insight into technology’s essence. Every entrepreneur, investor, and tech professional today should read it.
— Wu Jun, Computer Scientist, Silicon Valley Investor, Board Member of Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
What Kevin Kelly portrays in 2049 is not merely China’s tech rise, but a future where technology deeply integrates into society and reshapes humanity’s role. This book is a masterpiece of ‘possibility’—challenging the status quo with bold visions and inspiring us to harness technology toward nobler social goals. A profoundly enlightening work for all who care about our shared future.
— Salman Khan, Founder of Khan Academy
This book accomplishes what I wished to: projecting societal shifts by 2049, especially against the backdrop of the AI era. While we must remain cautious about prophecies, its judgments on key trends are likely correct.
— Lu Ming, Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Changjiang Scholar
AI will soon transform every facet of human life. By dissecting the essence of technology and society, this book boldly forecasts future trajectories and adaptation strategies for China and the world.
— James Liang, Co-founder of Ctrip, Professor of Economics at Peking University
Its predictions for global tech and social trends in 25 years are thrilling. Yet two insights matter more: First, we should be confident—humanity possesses the means to create a ‘cool’ future. Second, this future hinges on choices we make now. China’s role is pivotal.
— Xu Dingbo, Professor of Accounting at CEIBS
Kevin Kelly poses a vital question: How will China reshape society when it leads critical technologies? His analysis of ten tech waves, especially in healthcare, charts China’s path to innovation. A must-read for anyone tracking tech’s future.
— Lars Tvede, Bestselling Author, Serial Entrepreneur
K.K. extends his vision to 10,000 days: AI models consuming software, humanoid robots reshaping reality, brain-computer interfaces breaching biological limits—each chapter shatters ‘certainty.’ Great investments anchor where tech curves meet human needs; this book offers a compass through uncertainty.
— Cao Yonggang, President of Hony Capital
This book maps humanity’s technological frontiers—from AI and biotech to space exploration and brain-machine links—and even envisions how China and the U.S., the two pivotal nations, might collaborate. Essential for understanding our technological destiny.
— Li Xiang, Journalist, Author of Detailed Talks Series
Envisioning the future from AI’s threshold is thrilling—yet insufficient. We must reset the logical foundations of imagination: concepts like ‘reality,’ ‘scarcity,’ and ‘wealth’ will be upended. This book fuels optimism and awe, reminding us: today is future’s first day.
— Luo Zhenyu, Founder of Dedao APP
本书所获赞誉
K.K.在这本书里预测了未来改变世界的十大科技浪潮,包括AI的技术演进路径和全球高科技竞争格局,探讨了人工智能、镜像世界、脑机接口等前沿科技和全球议题。这本书是再次证明了K.K.对科技本质的深层洞察,当下的创业者、投资人、科技从业者都应该读一读这本书。
——吴军 计算机科学家、硅谷投资人、约翰·霍普金斯大学工学院董事
凯文·凯利在《2049》中展现的,不仅是中国科技的崛起,更是技术深度融入社会、重塑人类角色的未来图景。这本书是关于“可能性”的绝佳作品,它用大胆的构想挑战现状,激发我们思考技术如何服务于更美好的社会目标。对于任何关心未来、关心技术与人类如何共处的人,这都是一本充满启发、引人深思的杰作。
——萨尔曼·可汗,可汗学院创始人
这本书做了我想做但没能做成的事,那就是展望了从现在到2049年,人类社会将发生的变化,尤其是将其放置在了人工智能时代的大背景之下。虽然未来还没到来,对于预言永远要保持警惕,但书里对一些趋势的判断,我觉得大概率是对的。
——陆铭,上海交通大学安泰经济管理学院特聘教授,教育部长江学者,中国发展研究院执行院长
在不久的将来,AI将改变人类生活的各个方面。这本书通过分析科技和社会的本质,大胆预测了未来世界和中国社会的变化趋势和应对策略 。
——梁建章,北京大学光华管理学院经济学研究教授,携程集团联合创始人
这本书对25年后全球技术和社会发展趋势的预测令人兴奋,也很有趣。但是我认为书中的两个观点比对未来的预测更加重要:第一,我们对未来应该有信心。虽然目前世界面临巨大的不确定性,但是人类已经拥有的技术手段、财富、理性和智慧更有可能创造一个很酷的未来。第二,这个很酷的未来并非必然,而是取决于人类现在和未来的选择。“中国应当对于人类有较大的贡献”,人类和世界的未来在很大程度上更是取决于我们中国人在未来所做的选择。
——许定波,中欧国际工商学院法国依视路会计学教席教授
凯文·凯利在本书中提出了一个好问题:当中国在关键技术领域占据领先地位时,将如何运用创新力量重塑社会?凯文·凯利探讨了未来25年的十大科技浪潮,指出了中国引领科技、实现创新的路径。他对医疗领域的预测尤为震撼这本书以超前的思维描绘中国科技的可能性。对关注技术演进与中国未来的读者而言,这是一部必读之作。
——拉斯·特维德,畅销书《逃不开的经济周期》作者,连续创业企业家,全球投资人
凯文·凯利的预言总在5000天后应验,而这次他把视野扩展到10000天:AI大模型吞噬软件、人形机器人重塑物理世界、脑机接口突破生物边界,每个章节都在颠覆我们对“确定性”的认知。而真正伟大的投资永远锚定在技术曲线与人类需求的交汇处,此书中揭示的“技术演进第一性原理”,为投资者提供了穿越不确定性的罗盘。
——曹永刚,弘毅投资总裁
这本书描绘了到2049年,人类技术可能的进展和使用场景,包括从人工智能、生物医疗、太空探索、机器人和脑机互联在内的方方面面。这本书甚至还探讨了未来在技术层面,目前全世界最重要的两个国家中国和美国可以如何分工,它们的最佳关系会是什么。任何想要了解人类在技术方面的探索方向,以及未来可能的技术图景会是什么的人,都可以读一下这本书。
——李翔,记者、作家,《详谈》丛书作者
站在AI革命的门槛上想象未来,是一件激动人心的事儿。看完这本书你会发现,仅有激动是不够的。我们还必须能重置想象未来的逻辑基础。比如,真实、匮乏、财富,这些基本概念都会发生颠覆或扩展。这本书让我们对未来既充分乐观,也保持敬畏,因为,今天是未来的第一天。
——罗振宇,得到APP创始人