Nick O'Connell

“Ageism poisons creativity. And ageism -- the deep and often unconscious prejudice against old age and against the old -- is, in our American society, rampant."

In addition to providing a detailed critique of the climate science “consensus,” the book offers a fascinating and detailed technical explanation of how climate science actually works -- its limits, possibilities, and what this science really tells us about the future of our planet.

The book is especially strong on the personalities and motivation of the founders such as Kevin Systrom, an aesthete and lover of fine bourbon, and tech whiz Mike Krieger, who launched the photo sharing app in 2010.

Research conducted by Serge Renaud of the University of Bordeaux discovered that although the French smoke and eat more dietary fat than Americans, they suffer half the mortality rate from coronary disease. Renaud argued that the French’s regular red wine consumption accounted for the difference.

Looking for insights on our current circumstances from other times and writers? Here is a basket full of books that speak to our time from the past.