Upheaval

Bill Gates CEO/MicrosoftI’m a big fan of everything Jared has written, and his latest is no exception. The book explores how societies react during moments of crisis. He uses a series of fascinating case studies to show how nations managed existential challenges like civil war, foreign threats, and general malaise. It sounds a bit depressing, but I finished the book even more optimistic about our ability to solve problems than I started. (Source)

Steven Pinker AuthorJared Diamond does it again: another rich, original, and fascinating chapter in the human saga, this one on how societies have extricated themselves from wicked crises-with vital lessons for our difficult times. (Source)

Yuval Noah Harari HistorianA riveting and illuminating tour of how nations deal with crises -- which might hopefully help humanity as a whole deal with our present global crisis. (Source)

Prasanna Viswanathan Another book. Jared Diamond’s ‘Upheaval’ Reviewed: Nations at the Turning Point When crises arise, countries that respond to pressures with selective change recover best. https://t.co/YWK5gaFdHa (Source)

Jane Mcgonigal This is the best book review I have ever read, of Jared Diamond's new book, which does not sound like a good book, but this review is damn good, and important. Read the whole thing. "What to Do When You’re a Country in Crisis" https://t.co/EBChOd42Y2 (Source)