21 Lessons for the 21st Century

[摘要] By Yuval Noah Harari. New York: Speigel & Grau, 2018. 372 pp. $21.49.In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Noah Harari lays out a chilling vision of humanity's predicament. He argues that liberalism, which emphasizes the importance of liberty and freedom in political and economic life, became the predominant ideology of the 20th century but is inadequate to manage the global challenges of the 21st century posed by nuclear weapons, emerging technologies, and impending ecological changes. Instead, tribalism in the form of nationalism, religion, and culture threatens to divide humanity against itself, leading to such problems as intolerance, war, and terrorism. The solution, Harari claims, is to avoid relying too heavily on any one narrative and instead to strive to see the world as it truly is. To do so, we should remain humble, seek reliable sources of data, understand our limitations and biases, and be ready for change.

[学科分类] 儿科学