Reading his new book, one appreciates that Tom Lombardo is an unsung hero whom the world desperately needs to hear from. His contribution demands a global audience in an age of increasing complexity and mega crisis... This work is innovative and extremely creative. When one would have thought all has been said that needs to be said or thought about wisdom, Dr. Lombardo brings us to the edge of our seats in excitement, passion, love and the desire to self improve with clarity and efficacy, with our eyes looking forward in future consciousness... This is a must read for all human beings irrespective of race, nationality, class, gender and position.--Stephen Awoyemi, Miriam Rothschild Scholar, University of Cambridge, UK, 2013-2014 President, Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Africa Section Nigeria Tom Lombardo is probably the single most impressive thinker, philosopher and author I have met in recent times. His unique perspective about wisdom and future consciousness, his eye for what matters in life and his depth of knowledge and experience make this book a must-have for those concerned about the collective future evolution of human society.--Kiko Suarez, Vice President, Lumina Foundation "Tom Lombardo's [book] is a masterpiece of creating a deep understanding of the continuum of society's evolution at the same time that it sets the stage for the ongoing transformation of human consciousness that is needed for the sustainability of humanity during this shift from an Industrial Age to an Ecological Civilization. His book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how to re-conceptualize the future"--Rick Smyre, President, Center for Communities of the Future Tom Lombardo's [new book] is a most important book in all sorts of ways. His major point is correct: "The central question we ponder and debate within ourselves and among ourselves, across the years and through the decades of our existence on the earth" is "How do we create a good future?" He is also right to indicate that in our past history "conflicting answers and philosophies of life addressing this question have been created, offered, marketed, and frequently even forced upon human populations across the world." Finally, his answer to how we create a good future is spot on: "by developing a core set of character virtues, most notably and centrally wisdom." In making his case for his arguments, Lombardo displays an impressive understanding of not only psychology and futurology (his specialties), but also of global intellectual history, and he does so in a readable prose which avoids any academic jargon. This book deserves a wide readership and appreciation.--Walter Moss, Professor Emeritus of History Eastern Michigan University Author of "An Age of Progress?"
