Berthold M. Kuhn and Dimitrios L. Margellos present a thoroughly reflected analysis of global trends shaping our future. Key megatrends include climate change and sustainability, digitalization, growing inequalities, urbanization and smart cities, the progression toward a green economy, and sustainable finance. Addressing geopolitical shifts and the future of multilateralism, the authors also discuss new trends in democracy and governance, migration, and health and nutrition, as well as civilizational developments like demography, diversity, identity politics, individualization, and shifting gender norms. Based on their own research and a series of interviews with leading analysts and researchers from different world regions, the authors present cutting-edge content on the future of humanity.
"This book draws on a rich diversity of experience, research, and thinking. It addresses very relevant economic and social trends and includes a series of informative and inspiring interviews with renowned academics and practitioners. Very worth reading!"-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dirk Linowski, Director of the Institute of International Business Studies at Steinbeis University, Berlin, distinguished Guest Professor in Applied Mathematics at Shanghai Normal University