The most important cognitive skill of the 21st century is the ability to comprehend the implications of deep time through the lenses of physical, biological, and socio-cultural systems dynamics. Currently ~.001% of Humanity has sharpened this skill. Our survival requires more.
Where do you recommend folks start should they wish to develop this cognitive skill?
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The absolute beginner should start with an accessible, high-level overview of everything we know about the history of the Universe, Life, and Human evolution. A Brief History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson would work. Then dig into complexity theory and follow your nose...
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Fantastic advice. I'll check out Bill Bryson's work. Thanks!
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