Hands, John

THE FUTURE OF HUMANKIND: Why We Should Be Optimistic

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ISBN 13:
9780993371943
author:
Hands, John
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Castleton
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
General (US: Trade), Nonfiction, Social Sciences,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£26.58

Description

The Future of Humankind: Why We Should Be Optimistic By John Hands, published by Castleton in 2023. Our long-term future is often shrouded in uncertainty. Threats such as global pandemics and climate change have led many to fear an existential crisis. However, this book offers a more hopeful perspective, arguing that our fears are unfounded and that we should be optimistic about the future of humanity. The author evaluates current predictions for our future, categorising them into three main areas: extinction, survival, or transformation. While these scenarios may seem distinct, they share common characteristics, including being speculative, having a low probability of realisation, and assuming individual human progress determines the species' fate. In contrast, this book presents a unique forecast based on scientific evidence from 15 billion years of cosmic evolution. By examining the accelerating evolutionary process of the universe, The Future of Humankind presents a distinct perspective on our future, one that is grounded in scientific evidence rather than speculation about individual human progress.

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