Pivot: Addressing Global Problems Through Local Action

The world will have changed irrevocably when it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Can societies already reeling from climate change, income inequality, and structural racism change for the better? The Pivot Projects is a global volunteer collaboration that provides a model for achieving systemic change. It explores important technologies and concepts such as systems thinking, modeling, complexity theory, artificial intelligence, and resilience. The book features vivid, informal profiles of members and brings to life the excitement and energy of dynamic, smart people trying to change the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Publisher: Columbia University Press

When the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is highly likely that it will have undergone a significant transformation. Societies already grappling with climate change, income inequality, and structural racism will be faced with the challenge of improving their conditions. However, does the shock of the pandemic offer an opportunity to pivot towards a more sustainable and equitable way of life?

To address these questions, a global volunteer collaboration called Pivot Projects was formed early in the crisis. Comprising experts from various fields, including the sciences, humanities, environmental activism, and ordinary individuals who see themselves as global citizens, Pivot Projects aimed to rethink the way the world functions.

In his book "The Pivot," journalist Steve Hamm embeds himself in the enterprise and explores the efforts of these individuals. Through vivid and informal profiles of the group's members, Hamm brings to life the excitement and energy of dynamic and intelligent people working towards changing the world.

The book serves as a blend of a plague year's journal and a call to action. Hamm examines some of the most important technologies and concepts, such as systems thinking, modeling, complexity theory, artificial intelligence, and new perspectives on resilience. He provides a comprehensive framework for achieving systemic change and offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges ahead.

"The Pivot" tells the remarkable story of a collaborative experiment seeking to make the world more sustainable and resilient. It serves as a testament to the power of collective action and the potential for individuals to make a difference in the face of adversity. As we navigate the post-pandemic world, this book provides valuable insights and inspiration for building a better future for all.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 161 x 238 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231200905