Where Are We Heading?

Listener Reviews

1. 5.0(1)

   very good book. in general as good as Sapiens.

   very good, as good as Sapiens and Homo Deus, but unfortunately not with the same humor (he try sometimes, but he not fun. And sometimes a little "waken" culture). In regarding to information, it's a good book about how entanglement is the main drive of the world. very good analysis.

   Rylie Simms · May 23, 2022

2. 4.0(1)

   Interesting Journey through a Theory

   This work takes off very slowly as he leads us through various theories held by philosophers and anthropologists that may scare off some readers, but if you can stick with it, it can lead to an appreciation of his approach. Once you get past the tangle of names and competing theories, you are rewarded by his demonstration of the dependencies of humans on things. This “entanglement trap” takes the form of connected dots in agriculture, manufacturing, and our very Social Evolution, resulting in Inequality, contingency and determinism. Hodder takes on a convoluted tour of the twists and turns of this entangled Reality leading to his conclusion that in order to confront the inevitable consequences of Climate Change we must not just come up with changes to the Things we Humans are dependent on, but rather change our dependence on those very things. Change us not them! Something to think about, no?! Four stars. ****

   Desirae Green · December 16, 2021

3. 3.0(1)

   IMPORTANT book, but another one that ends insane.

   The subject matter is very important, but like all of these books it ends with someone saying "oh we can't stop this this is just how humans are, modernity and things and inventions and civilization is all inevitable" or something? Hodder is wrong at the end. this way of life cannot be sustainable and it is only through the development of agricultural civilization that things became the monsters they are.

   Brianna Wills · October 2, 2021

4. 4.0(1)

   Thoughtful view of progress and interdependencies

   The approach and thesis of the author has been something I have thought about for years and appreciate the well-rounded and balanced perspective of our lives, its change and the "entanglements" with people, events, processes, and things.

   For those who listen to the book, the narrator sounds a bit erudite - which gives a flavor that might have been better extinguished to ensure a bit more common place urgency to the thought for our future.

   With that said, I wish the author discussed future challenges of food cultivation, animals, scientific research, unknown crises (viruses, climate change, shortage of fish, impact of changes in warfare and religion and economic alliances). Nonetheless, a thoughtful book.

   Joel Neustaeter · July 19, 2021

5. 3.0(1)

   Half useful

   The first half is good, summarising what we know. Then the author gets entangled in fantasy and subjects he obviously knows little about: his understanding of Economics, for example, seems to have been gained from The Guardian. The book sounds like a failed attempt to break new academic ground. It doesn't convince.

   Clare Houser · June 11, 2021

6. 5.0(1)

   A necessary listen

   This book is a great insight into the human condition. Well articulated and easy for all to understand, it opens one’s eyes to the inner and outer workings of human progress as well as regress.

   Vinit · April 30, 2021

7. 5.0(1)

   Great reading, Green wt thoughts, and a fantastic ending.

   It felt rare when reading this book. It is a cleaver, especially at the ending.

   Destinee Mcgee · February 9, 2021

8. 5.0(1)

   Brilliant archeologist

   Would love to have all of Ian Hodder's books on raksBooks. Highly recommend watching all his talks on YouTube

   Sonia Palmer · February 6, 2021