Jeremy Rifkin has written a most provocative book. As a practising applied scientist, I consider that his criticisms and predictions tend to be based on the His writing style can be a little irritating and dramatic, but having attended some presentations that he has made, realize that is a manifestation of his own rhetorical voice. He is a social thinker, not a scientist. But his book is worthy of being read by people from many different walks of life, both within and outside of the sciences. His ideas have value for helping shape one's own opinions, even if you do not agree with him on every point.

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