David Christian is a professor of history at Macquarie University, Australia, and cocreator of the university’s Big History School. He also cofounded the Big History Project with Bill Gates, which provides schools with resources to teach the history of the universe. His 2011 TED Talk, The history of our world in 18 minutes, has been viewed more than eight million times.
David Christian Books
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What's Origin Story about?
Origin Story (2018) tells the story of our universe, from the Big Bang to the present day. It traces how the right conditions have allowed the development of forms, organisms and ultimately societies of incredible complexity. From the emergence of single-celled organisms to the development of agriculture, it tells the epic story of our origins.
Who should read Origin Story?
- Anyone interested in the history of natural and human innovation
- Anyone with an interest in popular science
- Those seeking to understand our place in the universe
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What's Future Stories about?
Future Stories: What’s Next? (2022) explains the roots of how we make decisions about the future and illuminates the urgent responsibility on humanity’s shoulders today, with a multidisciplinary approach to time informed by biology, philosophy, and cosmology.
Who should read Future Stories?
- Historians – both amateur and professional
- Anyone concerned about climate change
- Those interested in being a better human
