by Jule Owen | Dec 1, 2022 | Book review, Ecology, Economics, Economy, Environment, Growth
In 1972, a group of MIT scientists published The Limits to Growth, a groundbreaking report commissioned by the Club of Rome. The report used computer modelling to project the long-term consequences of exponential economic and population growth in a world with finite...
by Jule Owen | Nov 27, 2022 | Book review, Futures thinking, Futurism
In “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow,” Yuval Noah Harari presents a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s future, building upon the foundations laid in his previous work, “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.” While...
by Jule Owen | Oct 19, 2022 | Book review, Environment, Human impact on the environment
Robert Weisman’s The World Without Us is a fascinating exploration of what the planet might look like if humanity were to suddenly disappear. This speculative yet deeply researched book offers a thought-provoking examination of how nature would reclaim the Earth,...
by Jule Owen | Oct 4, 2022 | Book review, Genetic engineering, Human belief, Human nature, Humanism
In “The Future of Human Nature,” Jürgen Habermas embarks on a profound exploration of the ethical and philosophical implications of genetic engineering and biotechnology. As one of the most influential contemporary philosophers, Habermas provides a...
by Jule Owen | Oct 1, 2022 | Book review, Capitalism, Economics
In his book PostCapitalism: A Guide to Our Future, Paul Mason takes readers on an ambitious journey through history, economics, and society to explore the possibilities of a world beyond traditional capitalism. Mason’s work is not just a critique of the current...
by Jule Owen | Sep 27, 2022 | Book review, Climate, Climate change
In “The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis,” Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac present a compelling and urgent call to action on one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. Figueres and Rivett-Carnac, who played pivotal...
