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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 36 MIN

Can Humanity Survive Its Own Progress? | Book Falter by Bill McKibben

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What if humanity is on the verge of collapse? 🌍 In Falter (2019), Bill McKibben delivers a powerful warning: climate change, artificial intelligence, and genetic engineering are not distant threats—they are happening now.In this video, we break down McKibben’s urgent message about the dangers facing humanity and explore whether we still have time to change course. From rising seas to AI dominance and the ethics of genetic engineering, Falter is both a chilling forecast and a call to action.👉 Watch until the end to discover what choices McKibben believes could save our future.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/98mwWatch Video: https://youtu.be/jRI4AgXUuKc📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9781250256850Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/42qh9ZUKindle book: https://amzn.to/46zpnkU

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