4 min read ⌚ Why the World Needs a Green Revolution – and How We Can Renew Our Global Future The population nowadays is seven times bigger than it was in 1800. To be more precise, the global human population increases by 75 million annually. Demographers estimate that the total population will probably be nine million […]
Category: Politics & Society
Empire of Debt Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis The twentieth century proved prosperous for the U.S. economy, which became the most significant and the fastest growing economy in the world. During his governing, Roosevelt flirted with the idea of territorial expansion, and by 1917, President Wilson was getting ready to enter the WWI. […]
Inevitable Surprises Summary
5 min read ⌚ Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence During the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century, some disturbances hit societies all around the world. Japan faced economic hardships, as opposed to China’s and India’s growth. Who Should Read “Inevitable Surprises”? And Why? This world continually changes. According […]
The Greening of IT Summary
4 min read ⌚ How Companies Can Make a Difference for the Environment IT (information technology) consists of more than just data centers. It includes all the firm’s devices, electronics and it absorbs immense amounts of energy. Furthermore, IT contributes significantly to greenhouse gasses, which fuel the global warming. Thus, in accordance with both cost-effectiveness and […]
The End of Food Summary
4 min read ⌚ The Coming Crisis in the World Food Industry During their evolution, humankind has habituated to meat-based diet as a primary energy source. They have managed to grow corn, wheat, and rice. Who Should Read “The End of Food”? And Why? Customers get their food from advanced distribution infrastructure. Cheap food is just […]
State Building Summary
4 min read ⌚ Governance and World Order in the Twenty-first Century During the twentieth century, many people experimented upon state power. On one hand totalitarian countries dominated the economy, and on the other hand, states started deregulating processes. By the beginning of the 21st century, neoliberalism was the “new thing.” Who Should Read “State Building”? […]
Money for Nothing Summary
5 min read ⌚ Real Wealth, Financial Fantasies and the Economy of the Future Creating real wealth and a successful country has always asked for hard work. Who Should Read “Money for Nothing”? And Why? Ten or so years ago, Roger Bootle accurately predicted an extended period of low inflation. Using this credibility, he writes about […]
The End of Faith Summary
4 min read ⌚ Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason Ever since the beginnings of religion, some people were not entirely taken by it. But as the world evolves, a significant number of people overthrow faith and the worldview it creates. Who Should Read “The End of Faith”? And Why? One of his central questions […]
Collapse of an Empire Summary
4 min read ⌚ Lessons for Modern Russia Are you a history lover? Soviet Union’s breakdown wasn’t the end of the ex-socialist republics. Get the big picture of how The Russian Federation managed to conduct political reforms. Who Should Read “Collapse of an Empire”? And Why? In the light of discovery, people need to adopt a […]
