The Future of Geography

How the Competition in Space Will Change Our World

By: Tim Marshall

Narrated by: Tim Marshall

From the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and leading geopolitics expert comes an “insightful, hopeful, and endlessly fascinating” (Daily Express) book on today’s space race—including the increasingly tense power struggle between the US, China, and Russia and what it means for all of us here on Earth.

Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries’ GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn’t science fiction—it’s reality.

Humans are venturing up and out, and we’re taking our competitive spirit with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much the mountains, rivers, and seas have impacted civilizations around the world. It’s no coincidence that Russia, China, and the USA are leading the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics and the world order as we know it.

In this must-read work, bestselling author Tim Marshall navigates the new astropolitical reality to show how we got here and where we’re heading. Extensively researched, “thought-provoking” (Popular Science), and drawing on the latest information from intelligence, government, and civilian institutions, this book provides a detailed, clear account of the new space race, the power rivalries, and how technology, economics, and war have a ripple effect on everyone across the globe. Written with all the insight and wit that have made Marshall one of the world’s most popular and trusted writer on geopolitics, The Future of Geography is an essential read about global power, politics, and the future of humanity.

It felt like I needed to listen to it again!

This latest book in Tim Marshall’s series on geography has been a must read/listen TWICE. Not sure whether because it is so dense, not clear or simply enjoyable.

It is the first of the series that I listen to, so had the bonus of his emotions mixed with his natural wit to go with it. I had it set to 1.2 X which was adequate for me.

I will listen to it once more, only slower this time. If I still feel I need another round, I will buy the hard copy.

Worth your time.

And Outstanding View of the World and Tomorrow

One of the best epitaphs of our world as it stands currently and where it is headed. The author neither denies the most innate human properties, greed, domination, and curiosity, nor tries to justify them with altruism. A true level headed observation that should be required reading of anyone who cares about where the world goes in the next 20 years.

Good Overview of Astro Politics

Tim Marshall gives a good overview of the state of the world’s various space programs and the geopolitical issues of space. He does it in an entertaining way with a bit of British humor sprinkled in.

New information on space technology and warfare

Terrific and fair overview of the latest in space technologies. Will be helpful for anyone interested in the future of space warfare and colonization. The war gaming scenarios are superb. If you are in the space industry complex as a civilian or military member, it is must read/listen.

Loved it!

Informative, witty, aspirational. The added humor set a nice tone that didn’t make it a boring text book. Fun read and great overview for anyone wanting to learn more about space activities.