a must read, extremely informative,

A must read, extremely informative. Could not take a break from listening and complete the book in one sitting.

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Overall interesting, but not a lot of substance to take away

The book starts on the right foot. Factual and to some degree an independent view. Toward the end, it becomes a very much CNN narrative.

I was also disappointed when views towards right and wrong were directly stated, mostly in motherhood statements, without any practical way how to achieve such utopian scenarios. Each political school of thought comes with priorities that would result in compromises and short comings, while achieving what is considered as their priority goals. One cannot be without the other. There are parts of this book that doesn’t seem to recognize the reality of this world and stretches into the realm of a utopian world.

Overall I enjoyed listening to this book and finished it relatively quickly as it is very easy to listen to. It is very much like having the CNN on, while multitasking!

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A well written and very insightful book

Well researched and informative book. It is thought provoking and critically presents a picture of world after Covid

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A must read

A truly fascinating book by a truly fascinating man. This was my first book by Fareed Zakaria but it will certainly not be my last.

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A Most Insightful Read,

This is very well thought out and well written book, Accolades to Fareed Zakaria.

amazing book

very nicely laid out and clearly articulated. loved it. I recommend you read it.

Some good points and insights...dubious conclusion

He mentions that we need to become antifragile and then purposes ideas that would make us more fragile. His research into the WHO is shallow, and most of his premises are based on a false or incomplete narrative. More original thoughts and insights would be useful along with less ideology.

Mixed Feelings!

This well-researched book provides a fascinating discussion of the state of the world in the middle of 2020. Its premise is that the current pandemic will accelerate pre-existing global trends and it proceeds accordingly to discuss these in significant detail. It centres on the United States but soundly integrates current information from around the world as well as historical references, in some cases all the way from Antiquity.

Once through, however, many may find it difficult to remember the so-called ten “lessons” that were promised. Here, they are, word for word:

1. Buckle up.
2. What matters is not the quantity of government but the quality.
3. Markets are not enough.
4. People should listen to the experts _ and experts should listen to the people.
5. Life is digital.
6. Aristotle was right _ we are social animals.
7. Inequality will get worse.
8. Globalization is not dead.
9. The world is becoming bipolar.
10. Sometimes, the greatest realists are the idealists.

Patently, many of these are not “lessons” since they do not in any way flow from the pandemic and have little to do with preventing a new one or better managing it. In fact, health issues are not developed significantly in the book. Thus, its title is wildly misleading, and it could have been more appropriately called “Where the World is Headed After the Pandemic”. Whether or not this deception was a conscious marketing choice, many readers will feel manipulated and disgruntled, despite the worth of what is actually presented.

A great book

a great book. worth to read more than once. the historic references are incredibly interesting. thanks a lot.

Very interesting

A good listen. Thought provoking and a good history lesson too.
If you are interested in Global relations, this is well worth the listen.