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Review by Chadsby -- The Survival of the Richest
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Survival of the Richest" by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV.]
In a world where capitalism is in its later stages, it cannot be easy to iterate a new idea such as that proposed by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV in The Survival of the Richest and have the conviction to convince people of its merits. But it is indeed an idea that has merit simply because it is not as conservatively capitalistic as the title would imply. Rather, it is delightfully optimistic.
While at first glance, one might be tempted to assume that this book will argue that only those who hold the most money are the ones who will live on and prosper, while the poor will inevitably die due to their lack of funds. As the old adage says, however, never judge a book by its cover. Instead, Dr. Criniti IV provides a comprehensive and detailed guide on how wealth in the form of knowledge and survivalism will help humanity as a whole continue on for millennia. This book is a step-by-step guide through the history of the human race, leading us to today, and how we need to grow and adapt to become the best possible version of humanity for the future.
Parts of this book feel as if it were written to be a textbook for academics, while other parts feel like a conversation with an old friend. Unfortunately, these two diametrically opposed styles of writing – which do work in their own right and independently of each other – do not mix well, creating quite a jarring experience for the reader. Coupled with an excessive use of exclamation points, this book – at times – can be quite an exhausting read.
I do want to make it clear that it is not the material itself which is tiresome. In fact, the substance of this book is engaging, insightful and a rather refreshing take on the saying, “survival of the fittest”. Readers will enjoy this book for its inspiring views on the future of humanity. You just have to grit your teeth and try and tolerate the way in which it is written. If you can do that, then you have found a book that will challenge your ideas on evolution and the hierarchy of life for the better.
For these reasons, I give this book 2 out of 4 Stars. Dr. Criniti IV is smart and engaging, and his ideas are brilliant, but perhaps he should have spent a bit more time editing his work. The ideas he proposes are complex and take a lot of mental stimulation, so having to jump over hurdles of bad writing makes engaging with those ideas even harder. Reading this book is analogous to driving 30 miles to get your favourite desert: you know the end result will be worth the trouble but you just wish it wasn’t such a taxing journey.
Due to the advanced and intellectual nature of the book’s content, I would recommend that it be read only by those in their final year of high school or older. In coming to terms with the material, you will have to have a basic understanding of evolution. You will also have to actively want to engage with the book every time you pick it up: you cannot let your mind wander. But if you do grapple with the material, and truly digest the hypotheses that Dr. Criniti IV proposes, you will find a book that will give you a whole new perspective on humanity.
“Survival of the fittest” is dead. It is outdated and does not track with modern advancements. Dr. Criniti IV is right. The truth is, in our modern society, it’s all about the survival of the richest.
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The Survival of the Richest
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In a world where capitalism is in its later stages, it cannot be easy to iterate a new idea such as that proposed by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV in The Survival of the Richest and have the conviction to convince people of its merits. But it is indeed an idea that has merit simply because it is not as conservatively capitalistic as the title would imply. Rather, it is delightfully optimistic.
While at first glance, one might be tempted to assume that this book will argue that only those who hold the most money are the ones who will live on and prosper, while the poor will inevitably die due to their lack of funds. As the old adage says, however, never judge a book by its cover. Instead, Dr. Criniti IV provides a comprehensive and detailed guide on how wealth in the form of knowledge and survivalism will help humanity as a whole continue on for millennia. This book is a step-by-step guide through the history of the human race, leading us to today, and how we need to grow and adapt to become the best possible version of humanity for the future.
Parts of this book feel as if it were written to be a textbook for academics, while other parts feel like a conversation with an old friend. Unfortunately, these two diametrically opposed styles of writing – which do work in their own right and independently of each other – do not mix well, creating quite a jarring experience for the reader. Coupled with an excessive use of exclamation points, this book – at times – can be quite an exhausting read.
I do want to make it clear that it is not the material itself which is tiresome. In fact, the substance of this book is engaging, insightful and a rather refreshing take on the saying, “survival of the fittest”. Readers will enjoy this book for its inspiring views on the future of humanity. You just have to grit your teeth and try and tolerate the way in which it is written. If you can do that, then you have found a book that will challenge your ideas on evolution and the hierarchy of life for the better.
For these reasons, I give this book 2 out of 4 Stars. Dr. Criniti IV is smart and engaging, and his ideas are brilliant, but perhaps he should have spent a bit more time editing his work. The ideas he proposes are complex and take a lot of mental stimulation, so having to jump over hurdles of bad writing makes engaging with those ideas even harder. Reading this book is analogous to driving 30 miles to get your favourite desert: you know the end result will be worth the trouble but you just wish it wasn’t such a taxing journey.
Due to the advanced and intellectual nature of the book’s content, I would recommend that it be read only by those in their final year of high school or older. In coming to terms with the material, you will have to have a basic understanding of evolution. You will also have to actively want to engage with the book every time you pick it up: you cannot let your mind wander. But if you do grapple with the material, and truly digest the hypotheses that Dr. Criniti IV proposes, you will find a book that will give you a whole new perspective on humanity.
“Survival of the fittest” is dead. It is outdated and does not track with modern advancements. Dr. Criniti IV is right. The truth is, in our modern society, it’s all about the survival of the richest.
******
The Survival of the Richest
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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