Too Much Magic: Wishful Thinking, Technology, and the Fate of the Nation

The author of The Long Emergency explains why technology can't solve all our problems, and how excessive optimism can endanger our future.

The Long Emergency quickly became a grassroots hit, offering a shocking vision of our post-oil future and capturing the attention of environmentalists and business leaders alike. As discussion about our dependence on fossil fuels and our dysfunctional financial and government institutions continues, the author returns with Too Much Magic—evaluating what...