Long-Term Thinking for a Short-Sighted World by Jim Brumm Summary
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In a world obsessed with instant gratification, Jim Brumm's eye-opening manifesto reveals how our clock-driven, text-saturated culture (2,000+ messages monthly for teens) mirrors Easter Island's collapse. Can we break this cycle before creating our own environmental tombstone?
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Introduction: The Plight of Short-Sightedness
In today’s world, we are grappling with a myriad of problems that, at first glance, seem disparate and complex. We face increasing energy shortages, food production systems struggling to feed a burgeoning population, environmental crises that threaten our very survival, and a debt crisis that is crippling individuals and governments. These issues, each with its unique challenges, share a common, rarely discussed thread: a lack of long-term thinking. We are, as a society, very bad long-term thinkers. This realization is the core of my book, "Long-Term Thinking for a Short-Sighted World." It is a call to action, urging us to extend our perspectives beyond immediate, personal gratification and to make decisions with the future in mind. Let us delve into the heart of this issue and explore how our short-sightedness is both a cause and a consequence of our current predicament.
The Roots of Short-Sightedness
The Consequences of Short-Term Thinking
Skewed Perceptions of Time
A Message of Hope and Change
Embracing Long-Term Thinking
Conclusion: A Call to Action
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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