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1. 1. What Are You Optimistic About?

   

   A wide-ranging anthology of short, candid responses from prominent scientists, writers, and thinkers about what makes them optimistic for the future; contributors point to advances in science and technology, expanding knowledge, cultural and ethical evolution, and human creativity and resilience, while sometimes noting risks and caveats. The collection’s diverse, often personal perspectives highlight curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving as reasons to believe progress remains possible.

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2. 2. This Idea Must Die

   Scientific Theories That Are Blocking Progress

   

   A provocative anthology of short contributions from prominent scientists, philosophers and public intellectuals arguing that certain entrenched concepts should be retired because they hinder progress; each brief essay identifies a widely held assumption across disciplines—from biology and physics to psychology and economics—explains why it no longer serves us, and suggests clearer framings or alternatives to stimulate debate about how science and society might advance if we let go of these cherished ideas.

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