{"product_id":"9781636986739","title":"The Wise Man \u0026 The Story of Plenty","description":"Author: Philippe Schuler\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781636986739\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 200 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You will never look at our planet in the same way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wise Man and the Story of Plenty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e depicts humanity's unstoppable journey in a world of abundance, posing the critical question: Has humanity been wise in treating the planet in ways that now jeopardize its future?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs global crises multiply, solutions often fail to address the interconnected roots of these challenges, focusing instead on isolated problems with limited impact. This eye-opening resource highlights the deeper crisis of overexploitation by a species that perceives itself as separate from nature. Understanding the present crisis requires a reflection on humanity's past and an exploration of the consequences of current trajectories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the dark caves of the Stone Age to today's industrialized world, the story unpacks how a stable, plentiful environment enabled humanity to rise to dominance. Yet, this dominance, driven by a profit-centric system powered by fossil fuels, now threatens the planet-and humanity's survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's therefore not about saving the planet, but about saving humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this historic moment of magnitude, what's needed is a profound shift in mindset and a new sense of consciousness to reconnect with nature and rethink humanity's role in a world that moves beyond overexploitation. Rather than polarizing, shaming, or blaming, this story offers instead a call for unity and optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most empowering aspect is that the ending to the Story of Plenty remains unwritten, and it's down to humanity to decide how it will continue . . .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922355142814,"sku":"ING-9781636986739","price":35.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781636986739.jpg?v=1782889405","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781636986739","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}