Simple Solutions to Complex Catastrophes

Focusing on four major crises—climate change, crime-war cascades, epidemics, and financial turmoil—this book offers straightforward solutions for managing complex catastrophes. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening simple institutions and principles to mitigate cascading effects. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, including the Cold War and COVID-19, it presents an optimistic framework for international cooperation and effective governance, aiming to equip humanity to better navigate the challenges facing the planet.