Human Frontiers

'Michael Bhaskar explores the disturbing possibility that a complacent, cautious civilisation has lost ambition, and is slowly sinking into technological stagnation, rather than accelerating into a magical future. He is calling for bold, adventurous innovators to go big again. A fascinating book. 'MATT RIDLEY, AUTHOR OF HOW INNOVATION WORKS. Where next for humanity. Is our future one of endless improvement in all areas of life, from technology and travel to medicine, movies and music. Or are our best years behind us. In Human Frontiers. , Michael Bhaskar draws a vividly entertaining and expansive portrait of humanity's relationship with big ideas. He argues that stasis at the frontier is the result of having already pushed so far, taken easy wins and started to hit limits. But new thinking is still possible. By adopting bold global approaches, deploying cutting edge technology like AI and embracing a culture of change, we can push through and expand afresh. 'Have "Big Ideas" and big social and economic changes disappeared from the scene. Michael Bhaskar's Human Frontiers. is the best look at these all-important questions'TYLER COWEN.