First published 2012
Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler challenge the assumption that global scarcity is permanent. They argue that four converging forces will soon provide basic necessities for every person on Earth. These forces include exponentially advancing technologies, DIY innovators, technophilanthropists, and the rising billion people in developing nations. The authors examine six critical areas where abundance can be achieved: water, food, energy, healthcare, education, and freedom. They profile dozens of innovators making significant progress in each domain, including Larry Page, Elon Musk, Dean Kamen, and Craig Venter. Diamandis and Kotler set specific targets for change and outline strategic approaches for governments, industries, and entrepreneurs. The book counters widespread pessimism about humanity's future by documenting how the gap between privileged and disadvantaged populations is closing rapidly. It provides readers with concrete reasons for optimism and a roadmap for creating a world where scarcity becomes obsolete.
Genres: science, business, economics, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century
Vibes: informative, optimistic, thought-provoking
Tropes: optimism, problem-solving
400 pages · Hardcover · Free Press