Well written, entertaining but also largely depressing. Only at page 340 of 352 is Tim finally tuning around to give some advice how we can fix things. So the problem is huge and complex compared to how simple the solution is. It made me look critically at my own beliefs and pledge to be a better steward of our liberal society because I know now where things turn if we continue to be too complacent and simple minded about our own thinking - for this I recommend this book to everyone.

I learned a lot from this book, even though I’d already read some of the themes on Wait But Why. This is well worth your time to read right through to the end. The clear way of looking at where we are as a society is really helpful when dealing with our own biases.

Long, but worth the read!

A great analysis and a wake-up!

Very engaging and informative book. It made me really think about how I think about the world. It got a bit dense towards the end, but I’m glad I pushed through as it was well worth it. I love the Wait But Why blog, so I was really excited to finally read this book. Thanks for all your hard work Tim!

Tim’s book should be required reading for everyone under the age of 25. The battle for a sane world where freedom of speech is respected and not denigrated may be lost on the older generations.

Great book!

I can’t imagine what it took to write this. Not only because of how complex and chaotic the political and cultural climate has become but because of the seemingly impossible task of making the points it does in such an even handed and clear manner. I will be recommending this to everyone.

I wouldn’t expect anything less from the creative and thoughtful mind that graced us with the Wait But Why blog.

Whether you agree with Urban’s hypotheses here or not, this book will give you something to think about, to discuss with others, and to use to better appreciate and empathize with others’ viewpoints. His unique writing style seen in his blogs — blending deep research with accessible prose — is present here. And, of course, the illustrations and humor add much value to the reading experience.