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Your 7-Day Guide to What's Next (Because the Future is Coming at You Fast)

The future is coming at you fast, and it feels both exciting and terrifying. This 7-day journey is your guide to what's next. We'll explore the biggest forces shaping our world, from AI to biotech, so you can navigate the future with wisdom and foresight.

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Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

by Yuval Noah Harari

We start with the big, provocative vision. This book is the essential starting point, arguing that humanity's next great projects will be overcoming death, finding bliss, and achieving divinity. It frames the grand challenges of the coming century.

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21 Lessons for the 21st Century

by Yuval Noah Harari

After the grand vision of Homo Deus, this book brings us to the immediate, messy present. It's a practical look at the most urgent issues we face right now—from AI to political disruption—and provides a framework for navigating them.

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Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction

by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner

Now that you understand the key issues, you need to learn how to think about them clearly. This book is a masterclass in prediction. It's a crucial toolkit for improving your own judgment about future events.

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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

After honing your forecasting skills yesterday, this book delivers a vital dose of humility. It's a powerful argument that the future is ultimately shaped by massive, unpredictable events. The key isn't to predict, but to be robust.

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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The Black Swan showed you the problem; this book provides the solution. It's a guide to building a life and career that don't just survive future shocks, but actually benefit from them. It’s the ultimate strategy for an unpredictable world.

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The Gene: An Intimate History

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

With a strategy for uncertainty in hand, let's focus on a key driver of the future: biotech. This book is an essential history and exploration of genetics. Understanding our ability to rewrite life itself is critical for preparing for tomorrow.

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The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

by Elizabeth Kolbert

For our finale, a sobering look at the planetary context. As we look to our technological future, this book is a powerful reminder of the environmental challenges we face. Preparing for the future means preparing to be better stewards of our only home.

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