Folding the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781800618985)

In Folding the World, Professor Anders Levermann confronts the defining issue of our time: how humanity can thrive on a planet with finite resources. Drawing on his background in theoretical physics and his work at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Levermann proposes a groundbreaking economic framework for sustainable development, founded on the mathematical concept of 'folding'.As the age of expansion draws to a close, our need for rapid societal development is colliding with the physical limitations of Earth. Accepting the harsh reality of this situation, we face a dilemma. The desperate call for renunciation and recession, while understandable, is counterproductive; it does not solve our dilemma. The mathematical principle of folding offers an alternative: the possibility of infinite motion within a finite world -- not growth into more, but growth into different. This principle is not confined to the realm of theory -- it translates into actionable strategies, from carbon trading to corporate taxation, representing a tangible solution that could help chart the course for our shared future.

Author: Levermann Anders
ISBN-10: 1800618980
ISBN-13: 9781800618985
Publisher: Wspc (Europe)
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2026
Pages: 230
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d