21 lessons for the 21st century / Yuval Noah Harari.
Publisher: London : Jonathan Cape, 2018Description: xv, 352 pagesContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781787330672; 9781787330870Other title: Twenty-one lessons for the twenty-first century | Twenty-one lessons for the 21st century | 21 lessons for the twenty-first centurySubject(s): Civilization, Modern -- 21st century | History, Modern -- 21st century | Twenty-first century -- ForecastsDDC classification: 909.83 Summary: "How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today’s most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created?" -- Taken from dust jacket.Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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"How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children?
Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today’s most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created?" -- Taken from dust jacket.