Falter

Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

Bill McKibben

The book examines the existential threats posed by climate change, artificial intelligence, and human genetic engineering, arguing that these forces could undermine the very essence of humanity. It calls for immediate action to preserve the planet and human society, emphasizing the importance of community and sustainable living as countermeasures to technological and environmental crises.

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Eaarth

Making a Life on a Tough New Planet

Bill McKibben

The book presents the argument that due to climate change, the Earth has become a fundamentally altered planet, which the author refers to as "Eaarth." It discusses the profound environmental changes already underway, the consequences for human civilization, and suggests ways in which society can adapt to and mitigate these new realities through sustainable living and local economies.

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