Forgiving Humanity: How the Most Innovative Species Became the Most Dangerous

by Peter Russell

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Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity's accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation-a positive feedback loop that leads to exponentially increasing rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. This creates a blind spot on the future. We think more in terms of linear change rather than exponential...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1928586198

ISBN13:9781928586197

Release Date:February 2023

Publisher:Peter Russell

Length:92 Pages

Weight:0.26 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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