Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think provides readers a view backed by innovation, that the world can have an abundance of resources and amenities like water, food, education, and healthcare.
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think believes in the premise that there can be enough for everyone, in the future. With the help of technological advancements, a better world can be created. The authors believe that the gaping divide between the rich and poor can be bridged, providing readers hope against the pessimistic view that humans are going to run out of resources, that usually dominates people's minds.
This book states that there have been rapid advancements in medical science, computer and technology, and in the power and energy sector. These fields are continuing to grow and will ensure that there are breakthroughs that currently seem unlikely. The standard of living of the least privileged has shown improvement thanks to technology.
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think then goes on to show how many innovators with minimum investment have managed to make new discoveries in various fields. The authors have given the term techno-philanthropists to people like Bill Gates and others who have dipped into their personal finances to make immense contributions to ridding the world of poverty, starvation, and disease.
The authors have provided data and research that clearly shows how third world nations are advancing financially and technologically. They even list the new technologies that are being developed and how these will benefit the people across the globe.
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think garnered positive reviews amongst critics and even featured on The New York Times bestseller list.
About The Authors:
Peter H. Diamandis is an entrepreneur and engineer.
He was born in 1961, in New York. He went on to study at MIT and Harvard Medical School, earning a Master’s in Aeronautics and Astronautics and an M.D. He is the co-founder of the International Space University that offers students Master’s degrees in space studies. He also set up the X PRIZE Foundation, to fund a competition for ideas on spaceships for private passengers. It continues to host many other competitions and challenges and is backed by an impressive list of trustees. Diamandis was given the Neil Armstrong Award, Arthur C. Clarke Award, and MIT William L. Stewart, Jr Award, amongst other honours.
Steven Kotler is an entrepreneur and noted writer.
He has also penned West of Jesus: Surfing, Science and the Origin of Belief and A Small, Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life.
He was born in 1967 in Illinois, USA, and went on to study creative writing and English. He has written for several reputed journals and magazines such as National Geographic Adventure, The New York Times Magazine, GQ, Outside, Discover, and LA Times. He and his wife have co-founded the Rancho de Chihuahua dog sanctuary.
