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Turning Points: Key Events That Shaped Our World (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Turning Points: Key Events That Shaped Our World" provides a comprehensive exploration of pivotal historical events and eras, from prehistoric times to the digital revolution, highlighting the technological, social, cultural, and ethical transformations that have shaped human civilization. The driving idea behind the book is to explore and analyze pivotal events in human history that have significantly influenced the course of societies, economies, cultures, and governance structures. By examining these key momentsranging from the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the legacy of Athenian democracy, the birth of Buddhism, the impact of the French Revolution, to the transformative era of the Industrial Revolutionthe book aims to provide insights into how these turning points have shaped and continue to shape our modern world.

Key Takeaways

• Technological Innovation: The progression from early tool-making to the digital revolution has driven human advancement, with critical innovations in agriculture, industry, and information technology.
• Cultural and Social Impact: Major historical events like the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Industrial Revolution have profoundly influenced societal structures, cultural expressions, and intellectual pursuits.
• Global Conflict and Cooperation: The World Wars and the Cold War illustrate the dual themes of conflict and cooperation that have defined global geopolitics and driven technological and scientific progress.
• Sustainability and Ethical Considerations: Future challenges in sustainable development, interstellar colonization, and AI governance underscore the need for ethical frameworks and equitable policies to guide progress.
• Economic Transformation: Shifts in economic paradigms, from feudal economies to the rise of capitalism and e-commerce, highlight the ongoing evolution of global trade and economic systems.
• Digital and Information Age: The advent of the internet, social media, and big data has revolutionized communication, commerce, and personal interaction, presenting new opportunities and challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Health and Lifelong Wellness: Advances in healthcare technologies, personalized medicine, and mental health emphasize the potential for achieving lifelong wellness and improving the quality of life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Global East-West LTD
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227642455
• Artikelnr.: 70878682