Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think is a non-fiction work published in 2012, authored by Peter H. Diamandis, the founder of the X Prize Foundation, alongside journalist Steven Kotler. This book projects a future scenario where nine billion individuals enjoy access to essentials such as clean water, food, energy, healthcare, housing, and education, propelled by swift technological innovation and economic advancements throughout the 2010s and 2020s.
Reviews and commentary
Bryan Walsh of Time emphasized the book’s hopeful perspective, noting that despite frequent negative news, statistical evidence indicates global improvements. Kate Wiede from the Christian Science Monitor commended the authors for their candid and clear presentation.
Keenan Mayo writing for the San Francisco Chronicle observed that the authors confront prevailing beliefs about resource scarcity and economic disparity, highlighting grassroots innovation, affluent technophilanthropists, and the empowerment of the "rising billion" through contemporary communication technologies.
Cristopher Schoppa of The Washington Post characterized the book as "a substantial dose of optimism," praising its compelling argument for a more positive outlook on humanity’s future. Matt Ridley from the Wall St. Journal remarked that Diamandis and Kotler place strong faith in individual innovators to significantly enhance global living conditions.
See also
- 2012 in literature
- Futurology
- Technological innovation
- Tomorrowland: Our Journey from Science Fiction to Science Fact