The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age Aimee Bender grows up in the booming

grows up in the booming post-war years to marry a former Miss New Jersey

This landmark study of European international politics is a worthy complement to A

Thompson built a house and an art collection which are among Bangkok's top tourist attractions today

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The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age Aimee Bender grows up in the boomingA trailblazing exploration of how we can think more strategically about the future and make smarter choices in our own lives and in society. Many of us never learned or have forgotten how to make good decisions for the long run. In a world where immediate satisfaction is the norm, it's easy to avoid thinking ahead. Whether it's decisions about our health (our chronic overuse of antibiotics has triggered a shocking rise in superbugs that are resistant