This three-volume collection analyzes the trajectory of the human species through the lenses of history, biology, and technology. It begins by chronicling the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions, arguing that the ability of Homo sapiens to inhabit shared fictions like currency, human rights, and religion allowed for large-scale cooperation. The narrative then shifts to the future of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, predicting a shift from liberal humanism toward data-driven algorithms and the potential biological engineering of a new elite class. Finally, it identifies immediate global challenges, such as the rise of disinformation and the erosion of job security due to automation.
Readers interested in macro-history and social engineering use these texts to understand how collective myths shape modern political and economic structures. The material appeals to those who want to evaluate the long-term impact of silicon-based intelligence on human agency. Anyone finishing this set gains a framework for distinguishing between actual biological realities and the social constructs that govern daily life. They leave with a clearer perspective on how data ownership and genetic manipulation might redefine what it means to be human in the coming century.
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
