Length1h 1m
About this audiobook
Proposing that the future can be analyzed with the same rigor as the past, this visionary essay argues for a new science of anticipation. The author challenges the reader to look beyond immediate history to understand the grand trajectory of the human species. It serves as a stirring call to action for a civilization standing on the precipice of unprecedented technological and social change.
Audiobook details
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GenrePsychology, Philosophy
Length1 hr 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE DISCOVERY OF THE FUTURE By H. G. Wells
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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