Human Frontiers: The Future of Big Ideas in an Age of Small Thinking

In Human Frontiers, Michael Bhaskar explores the possibility that a complacent, cautious civilization has lost ambition and is sinking into technological stagnation rather than accelerating into a magical future. He calls for bold, adventurous innovators to go big again and argues that new thinking is still possible by adopting bold global approaches, deploying cutting-edge technology, and embracing a culture of change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A captivating and thought-provoking exploration of a wide range of subjects, from the arts to the sciences, technology to policy, is presented in Michael Bhaskar's Human Frontiers. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking response to one of the most pressing issues of our time: how will we create the next generation of innovation and truly original ideas? In his book, Michael Bhaskar examines the unsettling possibility that a complacent, cautious civilization has lost its ambition and is gradually sinking into technological stagnation rather than accelerating into a magical future. He is urging bold, adventurous innovators to go big once more. Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, poses the question, "Where do we go from here as a species?" Is our future one of endless improvement in all spheres of life, from technology and travel to medicine, movies, and music? Or have our best years already passed us by? It's simple to assume that the story of modern society is one of continuous, radical progress, but this is no longer the case: more academics are researching than ever before, but their work leads to fewer breakthroughs; innovation is incremental, limited to the digital sphere; the much-touted cure for cancer remains elusive; space travel has stagnated since the heady era of the moon shot; politics is stuck in a rut, and the creative industries seem trapped in an ongoing cycle of rehashing genres and classics. The most ambitious ideas now struggle. Our great-great-great-grandparents had grandiose visions, but today's generation is facing a different reality. We live in a time of unprecedented challenges, from climate change to economic inequality, and it is up to us to find new solutions to these problems. In Human Frontiers, Michael Bhaskar offers a roadmap for navigating this complex and uncertain world. He encourages us to embrace creativity, curiosity, and risk-taking, and to think beyond the boundaries of what is possible. He also challenges us to confront the challenges that we face, such as the fear of failure and the pressure to conform to societal norms. This is a must-read book for anyone who is interested in the future of humanity and the potential for innovation. It is a thought-provoking and inspiring exploration of the human spirit

The book "Human Frontiers" by Michael Bhaskar is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of a wide range of subjects, from the arts to the sciences, technology to policy. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking response to one of the most pressing issues of our time: how will we create the next generation of innovation and truly original ideas? In his book, Michael Bhaskar examines the unsettling possibility that a complacent, cautious civilization has lost its ambition and is gradually sinking into technological stagnation rather than accelerating into a magical future. He is urging bold, adventurous innovators to go big once more. Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, poses the question, "Where do we go from here as a species?" Is our future one of endless improvement in all spheres of life, from technology and travel to medicine, movies, and music? Or have our best years already passed us by? It's simple to assume that the story of modern society is one of continuous, radical progress, but this is no longer the case: more academics are researching than ever before, but their work leads to fewer breakthroughs; innovation is incremental, limited to the digital sphere; the much-touted cure for cancer remains elusive; space travel has stagnated since the heady era of the moon shot; politics is stuck in a rut, and the creative industries seem trapped in an ongoing cycle of rehashing genres and classics. The most ambitious ideas now struggle. Our great-great-great-grandparents had grandiose visions, but today's generation is facing a different reality. We live in a time of unprecedented challenges, from climate change to economic inequality, and it is up to us to find new solutions to these problems. In Human Frontiers, Michael Bhaskar offers a roadmap for navigating this complex and uncertain world. He encourages us to embrace creativity, curiosity, and risk-taking, and to think beyond the boundaries of what is possible. He also challenges us to confront the challenges that we face, such as the fear of failure and the pressure to conform to societal norms. This is a must-read book for anyone who is interested in the future of humanity and the potential for innovation. It is a thought-provoking and inspiring exploration of the human condition, and it offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges that we face as a species.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 126 x 196 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349128290