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This book is effective in highlighting what is happening in the world today and laying out the logic for the impact that this may have and why. Beyond simply discussing the trends the lens of lateral thinking, engaging with the confluence of the different trends, the collision, is a very important aspect of any discussion of the future. However at times these connections could have been explored in more depth, with a greater acknowledgement of the ambiguity inherent in such a task. The author also does a good job at using data to buttress the theories being advanced. However, the long lists of summary statistics was often easy to glaze over. It would have improved my reading experience if there was more depth taken to discussing some of the point rather than just a list of statistics, to add to the memorability and impact of the figures being used. There also could have been more discussion of the practical implications for how to respond to these disruptive forces. Overall this book provided an interesting perspective on where the world may be heading, providing a helpful focal point to consider many of the most significant current issues and ponder their effects on a global scale.