The Invention of Tomorrow

Name: The Invention of Tomorrow
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781541675728
Price: 59.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

A Natural History of Foresight

By Thomas Suddendorf and Adam Bulley and Jon Redshaw

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.87

( 118 ratings, 20 reviews)

Summary

The Invention of Tomorrow by Thomas Suddendorf, Adam Bulley, and Jon Redshaw explores the human capacity to foresee and shape the future. Delving into the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of anticipation, the authors investigate how our ability to plan ahead has influenced human advancement and societal development. This enlightening book delves into how imagination and prediction distinguish humans and their evolutionary journey.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$59⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Invention of Tomorrow

$59⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in exploring how humans imagine the future, drawing on insights from philosophy and psychology. Delve into the human capacity for foresight and discover the evolutionary roots and modern implications of envisioning what's yet to come. It's perfect for those curious about the cognitive mechanisms that distinguish humans from other species.

The Invention of Tomorrow

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the future

Description

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the future.

Our ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands.

Drawing on their own cutting-edge research, the authors break down the science of foresight, showing us where it comes from, how it works, and how it made our world. Journeying through biology, psychology, history, and culture, they show that thinking ahead is at the heart of human nature—even if we often get it terribly wrong.

Incisive and expansive, The Invention of Tomorrow offers a fresh perspective on the human tale that shows how our species clawed its way to control the future.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book by Thomas Suddendorf, Adam Bulley, and Jon Redshaw receives high praise for its engaging exploration of humanity's unique ability to foresee the future. Reviewers note it as a richly researched and entertaining study, offering a fresh perspective on foresight's evolutionary significance. The writing is described as thoughtful, insightful, and punctuated with humour, appealing to those interested in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541675728

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Illustration: 30 illustrations

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 304

Collections

Adam Bulley Education & Reference Jon Redshaw Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Thomas Suddendorf

About the Author

THOMAS SUDDENDORF is a professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book The Gap: The Science Of What Separates Us From Other Animals (Basic Books, 2013). Suddendorf is an award-winning researcher who pioneered the study of "mental time travel." His work has been featured in leading scientific journals including Science and Trends in Cognitive Sciences and in popular outlets including Scientific American and New Scientist. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.

JONATHAN REDSHAW is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Queensland. He has published extensively on the development and evolution of mental time travel, focusing on how children and animals think about uncertain future events. He was named a 2021 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.

ADAM BULLEY is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Sydney and at Harvard University, where he researches the cognitive science of foresight and decision-making. He has won numerous honors and awards for his research and teaching. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

Also by Thomas Suddendorf

View all

The Gap

By Thomas Suddendorf

Hardback

$59⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks