The Ascent of Humanity
Civilization and the Human Sense of Self
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Narrated by:
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Steve Wojtas
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Written by:
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Charles Eisenstein
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Charles Eisenstein explores the history and potential future of civilization, tracing the converging crises of our age to the illusion of the separate self. He argues that our disconnection from one another and the natural world has mislaid the foundations of science, religion, money, technology, economics, medicine, and education as we know them. It has fired our near-pathological pursuit of technological Utopias even as we push ourselves and our planet to the brink of collapse.
Fortunately, an Age of Reunion is emerging out of the birth pangs of an earth in crisis. Our journey of separation hasn't been a terrible mistake but an evolutionary process and an adventure in self-discovery. Even in our darkest hour, Eisenstein sees the possibility of a more beautiful world - not through the extension of millennia-old methods of management and control but by fundamentally reimagining ourselves and our systems. We must shift away from our Babelian efforts to build ever-higher towers to heaven and, instead, turn our attention to creating a new kind of civilization - one designed for beauty rather than height. Breathtaking in its scope and intelligence, The Ascent of Humanity is a landmark book showing what it truly means to be human.
©2007, 2013 Charles Eisenstein (P)2017 North Atlantic BooksWhat the critics say
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- Stella B
- 2020-11-19
Excellent but long
The Ascent of Humanity is an excellent book which covers so many areas and subjects. Mr. Eisenstein is definitely forward thinking. He is very thorough in his research but I did find it extremely long and think it could have been condensed significantly - in saying that how he came back to and reinforced many of his points in later chapters did help in reviewing and reinforcing. Overall a wonderful book which I thoroughly agree with, humanity is facing a crossroads which will require free thinkers and risk takers that lead trail for others. Thank you Mr. Eisenstein.
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- Philip
- 2019-10-09
Genius
Even though many parts were beyond my grasp from a science perspective it finishes strong, clear and with a massive impact. Genius!
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- Claude
- 2019-04-03
excellent ! finally someone that gets it.
thorough expose of the ascent of the human race and great insight into what awaits us. I strongly recommend
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