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Seeking an extensive and meaningful education in numerical thinking regarding the fundamental forces that shape people's lives, this book is the ideal read. Although we have ample information at our fingertips, most of us do not know how the world actually works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities that affect our survival and prosperity. From the production of energy and food to our material world and globalization, as well as the risks and our environment, How the World Really Works offers a necessary affirmation of reality - because before we can effectively address problems, we must understand the facts.

Through the latest scientific research and examining sources of misinformation, the author answers the deepest question of our time: are we irretrievably doomed, or is there hope for a better future?

Pages: 336, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm