About the Book: The Long History of the Future by Nicole Kobie explores why the futuristic technologies we dream about—from flying cars and driverless vehicles to artificial intelligence, robots, cyborgs, hyperloops and smart cities—often take far longer to become reality than expected. Through fascinating stories of scientists, engineers and visionary innovators, Kobie examines the history, challenges and evolution of groundbreaking technology. The book reveals how technological progress rarely follows a straight path and why failed or delayed inventions can still inspire practical breakthroughs. An engaging work of technology history and popular science, it offers a realistic and thought-provoking look at how we may build the future.