The Only Possible Solution : How to Shape the Future for Our Next Generations

Fons Burger

ISBN 10: 9490077534 / ISBN 13: 9789490077532

Published by Dif Books, 2026

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - WHAT IF THE SOLUTIONS ALREADY EXIST, BUT WE FAIL TO CONNECT THEM The major challenges of our time are no longer mysteries. Climate change, biodiversity loss, inequality, failing food systems, declining health, and eroding trust in institutions have been recognized for decades.So why are we still stuck In The Only Possible Solution, Fons Burger argues that we are not facing separate crises, but one systemic failure-and that real progress begins when we start connecting what we already know.This book shows you: - Why today's global crises are deeply interconnected-and why solving them separately won't work- How existing solutions, already proven around the world, can reinforce each other- What systems thinking really means, in clear and practical terms- How ecology, economy, technology, psychology, and governance fit together- Why long-term thinking is not idealistic, but the only realistic path forwardInterwoven with personal observations and real-world experiences, this is not a book of quick fixes or comforting slogans. It is a clear and hopeful synthesis that turns complexity into direction.The message is simple: by thinking and acting in an integrated, long-term way, we can unlock solutions that are already emerging around us.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Only Possible Solution : How to Shape the Future for Our Next Generations
• Publisher: Dif Books
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9490077534
• ISBN 13: 9789490077532
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 140H x 13D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 282 grams

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Synopsis

WHAT IF THE CRISES SHAPING OUR FUTURE ALL SHARE THE SAME ROOT CAUSE?

Climate change. Political polarization. Rising inequality. Mental health struggles. Distrust in institutions. Most books examine these challenges separately. In The Only Possible Solution, journalist and social entrepreneur Fons Burger reveals why they are deeply interconnected—and why solving them requires a fundamentally different way of thinking.

Drawing on decades of research and the insights of more than one hundred scientists, economists, philosophers, activists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, Burger weaves together some of the most promising ideas of our time into a single, compelling framework for the future. Rather than offering another catalog of problems, he explores what becomes possible when humanity begins designing systems that serve both people and planet.

Inside, you'll discover how to:
• See the hidden connections between today’s most urgent challenges
• Learn from groundbreaking thinkers working across disciplines and industries
• Explore innovative approaches to food, health, education, technology, and democracy
• Understand why long-term thinking may be humanity’s most important skill
• Imagine practical pathways toward a more balanced, sustainable future

Part investigation, part philosophy, and part roadmap, The Only Possible Solution is ultimately a book about possibility. It invites readers to move beyond fear, fragmentation, and short-term thinking to imagine what the next chapter of human civilization could look like—and how we might begin building it today.

The future is not something we inherit. It is something we create.

The Only Possible Solution is written for readers who want more than headlines, outrage, or despair. It offers a deeper understanding of the world as it is, and a thoughtful vision for what it could become.

See the bigger picture, then help shape it.

About the Author

Fons Burger (1952) is a Dutch journalist, publisher, writer, musician, and entrepreneur. Throughout his career, he has combined investigative journalism, cultural innovation, and activism through documentaries, performances, and projects that challenge convention and inspire change. Burger has always sought new ways to question power and imagine a more just and sustainable world. Since 2003, he has published nine thrillers, novels, and cookbooks in Dutch, three of which were later released in the United States.