This Fleeting World

This concise, accessible audiobook by prize-winning historian David Christian offers an inspiring overview of the universe's history and humanity's story, covering everything from stars to the World Wide Web in under five hours. It explores fundamental questions about our future amid rapid change, emphasizing how our origins are connected to cosmic events and highlighting key shifts in human society. With maps of time and perspectives on global history, it encourages reflection on building a sustainable world. The 2018 edition has been expanded and updated for a modern audience seeking a profound understanding of our place in the universe.