Before the Collapse
Ugo Bardi
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Before the Collapse
by Ugo Bardi
Published
Oct 29, 2019
Publisher
Springer
Pages
260
ISBN-13
9783030290375
ISBN-10
3030290379
Description
"Nobody has to tell you that when things go bad, they go bad quickly and seemingly in bunches. Complicated structures like buildings or bridges are slow and laborious to build but, with a design flaw or enough explosive energy, take only seconds to collapse. This fate can befall a company, the stock market, or your house or town after a natural disaster, and the metaphor extends to economies, governments, and even whole societies. As we proceed blindly and incrementally in one direction or another, collapse often takes us by surprise. We step over what you will come to know as a "Seneca cliff", which is named after the ancient Roman philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, who was the first to observe the ubiquitous truth that growth is slow but ruin is rapid. Modern science, like ancient philosophy, tell us that collapse is not a bug; it is a feature of the universe. Understanding this reality will help you to see and navigate the Seneca cliffs of life, or what Malcolm Gladwell called "tipping points." Efforts to stave off collapse often mean that the cliff will be even steeper when you step over it. But the good news is that what looks to you like a collapse may be nothing more than the passage to a new condition that is better than the old."--Back cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Before the Collapse?
This edition of Before the Collapse has approximately 260 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Before the Collapse?
For most readers, Before the Collapse typically takes between 5h 25m and 3h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Before the Collapse?
The estimated word count for Before the Collapse is approximately 65,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Before the Collapse?
Before the Collapse was written by Ugo Bardi.
When was Before the Collapse published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Oct 29, 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.