ABSTRACT
The world can too easily seem complex and incomprehensible. Worse, it can easily seem corrupt and irreparable. This book has essayed to render it (more) comprehensible. Hopefully, individuals can gain agency from this book. They can identify strategies that they wish to support. They can see paths toward a better world. They can see ways of better grappling with big surprises. We can indeed fashion a better world if we will but have the good sense and dedication to do so. Moreover, we can be happy while doing so: Fashioning a better world does not require a life of limitless sacrifice. Though it has not been our primary purpose, I hope that this book encourages readers to reflect on what sort of person they want to be and what sort of life they want to live: Do you want to help shape a better future?
