Gregg Easterbrook Bücher

Die Zukunft scheint düster zu sein: Der Klimawandel bedroht das Leben auf der Erde, der soziale Zusammenhalt bröckelt, und unsere Demokratien sind in Gefahr. Alles kein Grund zum Verzweifeln, sagt Gregg Easterbrook, denn es steht besser um die Welt, als wir denken! Die Menschheit findet immer wieder kreative Antworten auf drängende Probleme der Zeit, und die meisten ökologischen, sozialen und technologischen Entwicklungen gehen in die richtige Richtung. Easterbrook nimmt sieben Krisenszenarien unter die Lupe, von Epidemien bis zu Technologien, die außer Kontrolle geraten. Auf Grundlage zahlreicher Studien erklärt er, warum wir trotz allem optimistisch in die Zukunft blicken sollten.

What can a spell-checker tell you about economic trends? Why is the world’s supply of ideas about to double? What did America get right in the nineteenth century that it’s getting wrong in the twenty-first? If Karl Marx were alive today, would he be hosting a show on Fox News? These are just a few of the provocative questions asked by Sonic Boom, a (mainly) optimistic look at the near future. Sonic Boom tells why the world’s economy is likely to be just fine, with prosperity increasing; why globalization will soon drive us even crazier than it does today; why “a chaotic, raucous, unpredictable, stress-inducing, free, prosperous, well-informed, and smart future is coming.” The book is rich with specific examples and advice on how to navigate your own way through the craziness that’s ahead. Forbes calls Gregg Easterbrook “the best writer on complex topics in the United States,” and Sonic Boom will show you why.

"Most people who read the news would tell you that 2017 is one of the worst years in recent memory. We're facing a series of deeply troubling, even existential problems: fascism, terrorism, environmental collapse, racial and economic inequality, and more. Yet this narrative misses something important: by almost every meaningful measure, the modern world is better than it ever has been. In the United States, disease, crime, discrimination, and most forms of pollution are in long-term decline, while longevity and education keep rising and economic indicators are better than in any past generation. Worldwide, malnutrition and extreme poverty are at historic lows, and the risk of dying by war or violence is the lowest in human history."--Amazon.com

In The Progress Paradox , Gregg Easterbrook draws upon three decades of wide-ranging research and thinking to make the persuasive assertion that almost all aspects of Western life have vastly improved in the past century–and yet today, most men and women feel less happy than in previous generations.Detailing the emerging science of “positive psychology,” which seeks to understand what causes a person’s sense of well-being, Easterbrook offers an alternative to our culture of crisis and complaint. He makes a compelling case that optimism, gratitude, and acts of forgiveness not only make modern life more fulfilling but are actually in our self-interest. An affirming and constructive way of seeing life anew, The Progress Paradox will change the way you think about your place in the world–and about our collective ability to make it better.

Exploring the impact of economic downturns, this modern parable delves into the struggles of an American family facing the challenges of recession. It weaves together themes of personal and societal change, reflecting on how financial crises reshape relationships and aspirations. With a narrative style reminiscent of Tom Perrotta and David Brooks, the story captures both the emotional and practical realities of navigating a world in turmoil, making it a poignant commentary on contemporary life.

The practice of British painter Greg Rook (b.1971, London) revolves around those who seek to start a new life or wish to lead alternative lifestyles.