How Long to Read AN Optimist's Tour of the Future

How Long Does it Take to Read AN Optimist's Tour of the Future?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 9 minutes to read AN Optimist's Tour of the Future by Mark Stevenson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the tradition of Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, a smart and entertaining guide to the future of civilization When unexpectedly confronted with his own mortality, Mark Stevenson-a writer, deep-thinker, and stand-up comedian-began to ponder what the future holds for our species. "The past is a foreign country," writes Stevenson. "By my analysis it's a bit like France-in that I've been to parts of it and eaten some nice food there. But the future? The future is an unknown territory-and there isn't a guidebook." Thus, his ambition was born. Stevenson set out simply, asking, "What's next?" and then traveled the globe in pursuit of the answers. Along the way, he visited the Australian outback to visit the farmers who can save us from climate change, met a robot with mood swings, and talked to the Spaniard who's putting a hotel in space. While some might be overwhelmed, or even dismayed by the looming realities of genome sequencing, synthetic biology, a nuclear renaissance, and carbon scrubbing, Stevenson remains, well, optimistic. Drawing on his singular humor and storytelling to break down these sometimes complicated discoveries, An Optimist's Tour of the Future paints a wonderfully readable, and completely enthralling portrait of where we'll be when we grow up- and why it's not so scary. Watch a Video

How long is AN Optimist's Tour of the Future?

AN Optimist's Tour of the Future by Mark Stevenson is 358 pages long, and a total of 92,364 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read AN Optimist's Tour of the Future Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 24 minutes to read AN Optimist's Tour of the Future aloud.

What Reading Level is AN Optimist's Tour of the Future?

AN Optimist's Tour of the Future is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy AN Optimist's Tour of the Future?

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