A Tale of Futures Yet Unwritten

Pasquale De Marco

Sinossi

In a world obsessed with predicting and controlling the future, one author dares to ask: What if we embraced uncertainty instead?

In this thought-provoking and timely book, Pasquale De Marco argues that our attempts to control the future are not only futile, but also dangerous. He shows how our obsession with futurecasting has led to a loss of control over our own lives and destinies.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, from history and philosophy to psychology and economics, Pasquale De Marco reveals the hidden costs of our future-oriented society. He shows how our fear of the unknown has led us to become more anxious, more risk-averse, and less creative. He also argues that our attempts to control the future have had a devastating impact on the environment and on our relationships with each other.

But Pasquale De Marco does not simply criticize our obsession with the future. He also offers a path forward. He shows how we can learn to live in the present moment, embrace uncertainty, and create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of humanity. It is a call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship to time and to embrace the beauty and mystery of the unknown.

In this book, you will learn:

* Why our attempts to control the future are futile
* The dangers of our obsession with futurecasting
* How to live in the present moment and embrace uncertainty
* How to create a better future for yourself and for generations to come

If you are ready to let go of the illusion of control and embrace the unknown, then this book is for you.

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Disponibile da: 02/06/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 169 pagine.

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