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open-society
The idea of an open society as discussed by Karl Popper, emphasizing democratic governance and the rejection of totalitarianism.
1 chapter across 1 book
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilization (2001)Walter Truett Anderson
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 primarily consists of extensive citations and references that underpin the broader arguments of the book, focusing on themes such as open societies, global capitalism, immigration, and the evolution of human culture and cognition. It highlights the interconnectedness of political, economic, and cultural factors in shaping the emerging global civilization, referencing influential thinkers like Karl Popper, Amartya Sen, and David Held. The chapter also points to the complexity of governance in a globalized world and the merging of humans and technology into a global superorganism.