A Guide To What We Owe The Future

Author : William MacAskill
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781541618633

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What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill Pdf

An Instant New York Times Bestseller “This book will change your sense of how grand the sweep of human history could be, where you fit into it, and how much you could do to change it for the better. It's as simple, and as ambitious, as that.” —Ezra Klein An Oxford philosopher makes the case for “longtermism” — that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. The fate of the world is in our hands. Humanity’s written history spans only five thousand years. Our yet-unwritten future could last for millions more — or it could end tomorrow. Astonishing numbers of people could lead lives of great happiness or unimaginable suffering, or never live at all, depending on what we choose to do today. In What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. From this perspective, it’s not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; counter the end of moral progress; and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we make wise choices today, our grandchildren’s grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world full of justice, hope and beauty.

Author : Jim Walter
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798844152962

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A Guide to What We Owe the Future by Jim Walter Pdf

THIS IS NOT A BOOK BY WILLIAM MACASKILL, NOR IS IT AFFILIATED TO HIM. IT IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION THAT SUMMARIES MACASKILL'S BOOK IN DETAIL. ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK The fate of the world is in our hands. Humanity's written history spans only five thousand years. Our yet-unwritten future could last for millions more - or it could end tomorrow. Astonishing numbers of people could lead lives of great happiness or unimaginable suffering, or never live at all, depending on what we choose to do today. In What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. From this perspective, it's not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; counter the end of moral progress; and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we make wise choices today, our grandchildren's grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world full of justice, hope and beauty.

Author : Dr Jordan Nguyen
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781760983079

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A Human's Guide to the Future by Dr Jordan Nguyen Pdf

TECHNOLOGY IS EVOLVING AT THE FASTEST RATE WE'VE EVER SEEN, BUT IT MAY BE THE SLOWEST RATE WE'LL EVER SEE AGAIN! What does this mean for the future of the human race? Do we resist these changes or embrace them? Australian biomedical engineer, inventor and visionary Dr Jordan Nguyen has lived a life of curiosity and wonder - exploring positive opportunities in science and technology, including robotics, artificial intelligence, bionics, extended reality and avatars. He believes that technology is a powerful tool that we as humans can choose to harness to create a better tomorrow. In A Human's Guide to the Future, Dr Jordan takes us on a journey through the exciting innovations being developed around the world, along the fun and imaginative rollercoaster of his own adventures, and to envisage where our collective future is headed. So get your undies on the outside of your pants and slap on your best cape, because we're hurtling towards a new era. A Superhuman Era!

Author : Helle Bank Jørgensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Boards of directors
ISBN : 1988025796

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Stewards of the Future by Helle Bank Jørgensen Pdf

Climate- and ESG-competent boards are in high demand by investors and other stakeholders. In fact, climate change and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become some of the biggest challenges faced by 21st-century board directors. Today's boards must contend with a wide range of stakeholders who can affect the fortunes of a company--customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, politicians, activists, and social-media influencers, among others.This book demonstrates that for long-term profits and sustainability, boards need to not only define the purpose of their company in society but have the insight to ask the right questions of management on complex issues such as climate change, ESG, corruption, cybersecurity, human trafficking, supply-chain resilience, and much more.With insightful contributions from over one hundred world experts, this book provides board members and executives with a practical guide on what is required today to develop thriving, future-fit organizations. The insights shared in this book have one common message: the companies with the best chance of surviving and thriving will be guided by leaders with the foresight, knowledge, and determination to tackle the daunting challenges that confront all of humankind.

Author : Shona Welsh
Publisher : John Penton and Shona Welsh
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Mentor program
ISBN : 1554300118

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Mentoring The Future: A Guide to Building Mentoring Programs That Work by Shona Welsh Pdf

Author : Brian David Johnson
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0062965077

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The Future You by Brian David Johnson Pdf

"The first book of its kind, written by an acclaimed futurist, to help us not only envision what is possible in the next few months, years, decades, but to enact those plans and create the future we want Whether we want to or not, all of us think about the future constantly. These thoughts produce fear and anxiety that interfere with how we make decisions every day. We spend our days living in the past and the present with no understanding of how to get to that future we want so badly. That is, until now. Acclaimed futurist, Brian David Johnson has spent the last quarter century helping governments, Fortune 500 corporations, and other organizations chart successful paths forward by showing them what the world will look like 10 to 15 years down the line. With Future Casting, Johnson brings that prognosticator's eye to the individual, helping readers from all walks of life discover their best selves by seeing the future, and their place within it, in a whole new light. Johnson's method is highly scientific and practical. He shares a series of pragmatic steps that anyone can take to understand today and envision their tomorrow. The book will empower readers with the realization that, not only do they have control over their own future, they are the ones most responsible for its creation"--

Author : Ruth Samuel
Publisher : Instant Impact Training Ltd
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781739181819

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The invisible Woman's Guide to a FABULOUS Future by Ruth Samuel Pdf

Do you feel invisible despite your Incredible potential? In a world where the brilliance of mature, sometimes neurodiverse women is often overlooked, it's only too easy to feel undervalued despite juggling massive responsibilities and having a wealth of wisdom, learned the hard way. Do you feel like the world is brushing your radiance aside? Are you haunted by the thought of younger colleagues outpacing you? Do you find yourself working because you 'have to' rather than because you 'want to'? If yes, you're not alone. Many neurodiverse women brave daily battles with rejection sensitivity, questioning their worth and worrying about an uncertain future. Every Tick of the Clock Is an Opportunity... Yet, it's also a reminder of dreams unfulfilled. Don't waste a second more being ignored. The world needs your voice and sparkle now more than ever. Ruth, an experienced neurodiversity/ADHD business coach, has crafted the ultimate guide to turbocharge you to the success you deserve. Drawing on her expertise and the lifechanging experiences of the countless women she's empowered, "The invisible Woman's Guide to a FABULOUS Future" comes packed with genuine success stories and research. This book will change everything. Your Choices. Your Life. Your Way! So, what’s inside? · Your treasure map: A strategic blueprint to chart your personal journey from today's challenges to your bright, triumphant destiny. · Bespoke action plans: Discover cost-effective, powerful strategies that are tailor-made around your unique experience, hopes and dreams. · Battle hardened secret weapons: Strategies, tactics, and secrets tailored to neurodiverse brilliance. · Exclusive access: Get privileged insights into Ruth's lifechanging 1-1 coaching methods that have completely transformed so many women’s lives. · Chronicles of Success: Dive into a treasure trove of heart-warming stories about women who've reshaped their lives against all the odds. But There's More... As a thank you for committing to self-growth, inside, you'll find an exclusive link to a free webinar where Ruth shares powerful strategies that you can use to supercharge your journey. It’s your time NOW. Be brilliant. Command respect. Forge a path that others can only aspire to follow. Every page of this book promises transformation. Your choices. Your journey. Your destiny beckons! Don't just read, Act! Join the thousands of women who've already transformed their lives. Click the buy now button, grab your copy and become part of the global movement of powerful, wonderfully neurodiverse, grown-up women.

Author : Matthias Schmelzer,Andrea Vetter,Aaron Vansintjan
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839765865

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The Future is Degrowth by Matthias Schmelzer,Andrea Vetter,Aaron Vansintjan Pdf

We need to break free from the capitalist economy. Degrowth gives us the tools to bend its bars. Economic growth isn’t working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism, and points to desirable alternatives to it. Not only in society at large, but also on the left, we are held captive by the hegemony of growth. Even proposals for emancipatory Green New Deals or postcapitalism base their utopian hopes on the development of productive forces, on redistributing the fruits of economic growth and technological progress. Yet growing evidence shows that continued economic growth cannot be made compatible with sustaining life and is not necessary for a good life for all. This book provides a vision for postcapitalism beyond growth. Building on a vibrant field of research, it discusses the political economy and the politics of a non-growing economy. It charts a path forward through policies that democratise the economy, “now-topias” that create free spaces for experimentation, and counter-hegemonic movements that make it possible to break with the logic of growth. Degrowth perspectives offer a way to step off the treadmill of an alienating, expansionist, and hierarchical system. A handbook and a manifesto, The Future Is Degrowth is a must-read for all interested in charting a way beyond the current crises.

Author : Jon Turney
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405385411

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The Rough Guide to The Future by Jon Turney Pdf

Find the future now with 50 predictions in The Rough Guide to the Future. Wondering what's really in store for the human race? Nanotechnology and gene enhancements, solar power and carbon capture? Or oil shocks, water wars, food shortages, and mass extinction? The Rough Guide to the Future cuts a clear path through the jungle of scientific research and political debate, steering you around the prophets of doom and the utopian visionaries, to take you on a tour of the likeliest possibilities for the rest of this century - and beyond. It covers 50 predictions from the world's leading futurologists and chronicles predictions from the past along with visions of the future. You'll find out where we go from here with The Rough Guide to the Future.

Author : Willis W. Harman
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0393950069

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An Incomplete Guide to the Future by Willis W. Harman Pdf

Author : A. D. Martin
Publisher : Andrew David Martin
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Change
ISBN : 0473192691

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One by A. D. Martin Pdf

ONE distils the wisdom of great masters and brings humanity to a new level of awareness. This survival guide provides practical insights into the necessary shifts needed to move forward; awakened and united, to a new world. The insights and solutions ONE offers make it the ultimate reference guide for those seeking to live richer, more meaningful lives.

Author : Christiana Figueres,Tom Rivett-Carnac
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780525658368

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The Future We Choose by Christiana Figueres,Tom Rivett-Carnac Pdf

A cautionary but optimistic book about the world’s changing climate and the fate of humanity, from Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac—who led negotiations for the United Nations during the historic Paris Agreement of 2015. The authors outline two possible scenarios for our planet. In one, they describe what life on Earth will be like by 2050 if we fail to meet the Paris Agreement’s climate targets. In the other, they lay out what it will be like to live in a regenerative world that has net-zero emissions. They argue for confronting the climate crisis head-on, with determination and optimism. The Future We Choose presents our options and tells us what governments, corporations, and each of us can, and must, do to fend off disaster.

Author : Brené Brown
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780670923533

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Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Pdf

Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision in Daring Greatly that encourages us to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly and courageously. 'It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly' -Theodore Roosevelt Every time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - we strive to appear perfect. Challenging everything we think we know about vulnerability, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that vulnerability is in fact a strength, and when we shut ourselves off from revealing our true selves we grow distanced from the things that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across the home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees. This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly. 'Brilliantly insightful. I can't stop thinking about this book' -Gretchen Rubin Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her groundbreaking work was featured on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday, NPR, and CNN. Her TED talk is one of the most watched TED talks of all time. Brené is also the author of The Gifts of Imperfection and I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't).

Author : Susan R. Madsen
Publisher : Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462140534

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Future Only God Can See for You: A Guide for Teen and Young Adult Women on Preparing to Lead by Susan R. Madsen Pdf

Our Heavenly Parents need you now more than ever to prepare to step forward and lead in your homes, congregations, communities, and beyond. They know each of you perfectly and have reserved you to come to earth at this specific time in the history of the world. They knew the stakes would be higher and the opposition more intense than ever before. Yet, they chose you. This book is about preparing women-specifically teens and young adults-to become leaders. No matter where you are on life's path, it will motivate, educate, challenge, and propel you forward in your journey to influence in righteous ways. Join scholar, author, and speaker Dr. Susan R. Madsen as she takes you on a journey of discovering why you should lead, how you can prepare, how to navigate some of the critical challenges you may face, and how to strengthen your ability to hear God. Learn how to strengthen your confidence, use your voice, and become a leader. Now is the time to begin building the future that only God can see for you!

Author : Brené Brown
Publisher : Random House
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399592546

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Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.” Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.