The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis

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The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis

Author(s): Jeremy Rifkin
Publisher: J.P. Tarcher/Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
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In The Empathic Civilization, the disconnect between our globalized world and the limitations of human consciousness comes under scrutiny. As communication, commerce, and culture bind us closer together, old modes of thought struggle to address complex crises—from financial meltdowns to environmental threats.

Building on insights from social criticism and neuroscience, the book argues that an evolution toward empathic awareness is essential. By understanding the brain’s role in moral feeling and collective behavior, readers gain a fresh perspective on why global cooperation often falls short and how compassion can reshape our future.

This comprehensive analysis offers a roadmap for cultivating empathy at a planetary scale. Ideal for students of social science, activists, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of human nature and global change.

  • The impact of globalization on human relations
  • Neuroscience of empathy and moral reasoning
  • Strategies for collective action on modern crises

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