The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Fifth The Modern State In Control Of Life

Wells, H G

ISBN 10: 9370818952 / ISBN 13: 9789370818958

Published by Double 9 Books, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Fifth The Modern State In Control Of Life
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370818952
• ISBN 13: 9789370818958
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The shape of things to come: Book the fifth: The modern state in control of life explores the vision of a world where a unified global state exercises control over all aspects of life, reshaping society to fit a new order. The book examines the process of world-building from a Monday morning perspective, as the planet is keyed up for an era of geogonic planning, where human behavior and societal structures are reorganized to ensure stability and productivity. The modern state's influence extends into every facet of existence, from the control of individual behavior to the provision of abundance through the organization of plenty. As humanity matures, there is a shift towards intellectual and emotional growth, with language and mental development becoming central to the evolution of society. The text reflects on the sublimation of personal interests in favor of the collective good and marks a new phase in the history of life where the average man becomes wiser, guided by the larger system in place. The book imagines a future where a carefully managed society redefines the meaning of progress.

About the Author

Herbert George Wells was an influential English writer, best known for his works in science fiction, though his prolific output spanned various genres, including history, social commentary, politics, and autobiography. Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, London, Wells attended the Normal School of Science in London, where he studied biology under Thomas Henry Huxley. Wells initially worked as a teacher and journalist before turning to writing full time. Over his career, he penned more than fifty novels, along with numerous short stories and non-fiction works. His early works, such as "The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," helped establish him as one of the pioneers of modern science fiction. He also explored themes of social justice, the possibilities of science and technology, and the complexities of human nature in works like "The History of Mr. Polly" and "The Shape of Things to Come." Throughout his life, Wells engaged in political and philosophical discourse, influenced by thinkers like Mark Twain and Plato. He died on August 13, 1946, in London, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the development of speculative fiction and continued to inspire future generations of writers and thinkers.