How Long to Read Defying Dystopia

How Long Does it Take to Read Defying Dystopia?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 45 minutes to read Defying Dystopia by Ed Ayres

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

Description

To most, the collapse of modern civilization is the stuff of fiction. Yet, science confirms that misuse of technology and environmental abuse places our world in grave danger of ruin. The World Scientists' Warning to Humanity places our civilization on a collision course. Defying Dystopia analyses how we have come to this, and what options remain for far-seeing people to take control of their own destiny and survive the future. Ed Ayres, who has worked with some iconic environmental scientists of the past half-century, argues that technology was originally used to augment the natural strengths of humans, but has been increasingly used in ways that weaken us—shifting from useful work to the industries of distraction, entertainment, convenience, pain-relief, and sedation. Ayres advises on how at least some of us can avoid that collision. The most critical task, for those of us who want humanity to survive and thrive, is to disengage from our tech thraldom, and shift to a conscious management of our evolution in which we use technology to enhance our skills and strengths rather than erode or supplant them. Ayres provides insightful, actionable suggestions we can use to increase our odds of survival. He asks far-seeing individuals to take on a mission that the dominant governments and institutions demonstrably cannot: the epic task of shepherding a low-profile, resilient transition to a new kind of human future.

How long is Defying Dystopia?

Defying Dystopia by Ed Ayres is 223 pages long, and a total of 56,419 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Defying Dystopia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Defying Dystopia aloud.

What Reading Level is Defying Dystopia?

Defying Dystopia is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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