{"title":"Tom Ough","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the talented author Tom Ough. With a keen eye for detail and a flair for engaging storytelling, Tom Ough has carved a niche for himself in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings invite readers to explore intricate ideas with clarity and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Anti-Catastrophe League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book delves into the unexpected beauty and resilience of the natural world, offering insights into how nature thrives even in the face of adversity. It's a testament to Ough’s ability to blend scientific fact with compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Ough's works encourages readers to appreciate the complexities of the environment around us, making fascinating concepts accessible to all. Browse through this collection to discover thought-provoking reads that will both educate and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-anti-catastrophe-league-by-tom-ough-9780008722357","title":"The Anti-Catastrophe League","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, \u003cem\u003eThe Anti-Catastrophe League\u003c\/em\u003e is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur species has a unique genius for self-imperilment. The ancient dangers – asteroids, super-volcanoes and worse – still stalk us, but the most pressing time-bombs are of our own making. Our knack for self-imperilment, though, is one side of a coin: for we are also developing a knack for ambitious solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Anti-Catastrophe League\u003c\/em\u003e, informed by the author’s experience of working in the field of what is known as existential risk, tells the story of a species that is working out how to defuse several bombs at once. From ancient risks to very modern apocalypses, the book charts the imminent dangers to the human race and introduces readers to the groups of scientists, eccentrics, diplomats and visionaries who are doing everything in their considerable power to prevent the worst from befalling us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the way, we meet AI mind readers, an economist from ALLFED (the Alliance to Feed Earth in Disasters), a physicist trying to evade death, a physicist who, having lost his best friend to a hospital superbug, invented a lightbulb that kills germs in mid-air, and the man tasked with tracking down and rounding up all of the USSR’s biological and nuclear weapons – amongst many, many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn imperious work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent – and with echoes of Jon Ronson, Dan Schreiber and \u003cem\u003eThe Coming Wave\u003c\/em\u003e by Mustafa Suleyman – \u003cem\u003eThe Anti-Catastrophe League\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating story of the end of the world – and what we can do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46455654940908,"sku":"9780008722357","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008722357.jpg?v=1747714975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tom-ough.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}