Optimism Over Despair

An essential overview of the problems of our world today -- and how we should prepare for tomorrow -- from the world''s leading public intellectual

We have two choices. We can be pessimistic, give up, and help ensure that the worst will happen. Or we can be optimistic, grasp the opportunities that surely exist, and maybe help make the world a better place. Not much of a choice.

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