The Watchman's Rattle

Thinking Our Way Out of Extinction
Book • 2025
In *The Watchman's Rattle*, Rebecca Costa discusses how escalating complexity in personal lives, technology, and government policies has outpaced human problem-solving abilities.

She argues that by recognizing and challenging outdated beliefs and memes, humans can evolve their thinking to address these challenges effectively.

Costa offers insights into how the brain can be retrained for better problem-solving, drawing parallels with historical civilizations like the Mayans and Khmers.

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