The Future is a slow paced look into a possible future where billionaire tech controls the world.  I enjoyed the plot and was shocked at some of the twists/reveals. I am always in awe of how greedy rich people are.  They have a lot, but always want more.  I enjoyed the commentary of data gathering and manipulation because that is going on as we speak.  Some of the tech talk was boring but explained well.  I skipped over a lof of the religious talk.  This is a long book, so that is OK. The characters were diverse and had differing personalities so I liked that. I am left hoping the billionaires of the world are able to get their heads out their rears and create the change they have the influence, power and money to be able to produce.  Otherwise I think this planet is done for.