The Future of Humanity (Third Edition): From Global Civilization to Great Civilization

By Zhouying Jin

This study, now in its third edition and with an expanded chapter, explores the future trajectories of industrial civilization--and of futures studies itself.

From the perspective of sublating Eastern and Western cultures and civilizations, this book argues for the urgency of industrial civilization's transformation. Zhouying Jin explores the future trajectories of humanity, the world, and human civilization; puts forward for the first time the concepts of "global civilization" and "great civilization" as two forms of advanced future civilizations for humanity, elucidating their core significance and practical approaches; and advocates for integrating the values of global civilization into the practice of sustainable development.

This revised edition of Future of Humanity includes a substantially expanded chapter that addresses seven major contemporary topics in artificial intelligence, including setting red lines for AI development as well as the advantages and misconceptions of AI in education. A new appendix outlines major trends and methodologies in futures studies, bringing together contributions from one hundred thinkers, futurists, and thirty-five pioneering institutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835953271
• ISBN13: 9781835953273
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Intellect (UK)
• Length: 552 Pages