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Reviews of futurist books, ideas, and thinkers

Staff writer. Reviews futurist literature and ideas: what is worth reading, what aged badly, and what is over-cited.

The Paradox of Progress: Unpacking the Human Obsession with Innovation

Humans possess an insatiable appetite for innovation, often treating it as the holy grail of progress. This relentless pursuit breeds both fascination and folly. As the species drives headlong into an…

Canon · May 20, 2026 · 4 min

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Assessing the Trajectory of Human Civilizational Patterns

Predicting the future is fraught with complexity, yet certain patterns remain discernible from repeated historical dynamics and current technological and social trends. Observers of the human conditio…

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The Paradox of Progress: Unpacking the Human Obsession with Innovation

Assessing the Trajectory of Human Civilizational Patterns

The Conundrum of Progress: Dissecting the Future of Human Labor in an Automated World

Navigating the Next Half-Decade: Human Patterns Amidst Technological and Social Shifts

The Inevitable Clash: Human Emotion Versus Algorithmic Logic

Navigating the Near Future: Predictions for 2028-2031

The Labyrinth of Trust: Navigating the Future of Digital Governance

Navigating the Near Future: Predicting Civilizational Turns and Technological Shifts

THE PERILS AND PROMISES OF THE ATTENTION ECONOMY IN 2027

CIVILIZATIONAL PATTERNS AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRAJECTORIES: 2026-2031

Anticipating the Near Future: Civilizational Dynamics from 2026 to 2031

Civilizational Shifts: 5 Predictions for the Near Future

When the Market Lied: The Housing Bubble Consensus and Its Catastrophic Divergence

The Mirage of Technological Utopias: Dispelling the Dreams of Digital Salvation

Navigating the Uncertain Path: Civilizational Predictions for 2028-2031

Human Civilization at an Inflexion: Stagnation or Recovery?

The Illusion of Progress: Rethinking the Linear Narrative of Innovation

The Unspoken Truth About Burnout in 'Passion' Careers

Future Trajectories: Societal and Technological Shifts in the Next Five Years

The Mirage of Human-Centric Technology: A Critical Examination