Uncertainty

Francisco Sagasti provides an indispensable analysis of the forces transforming today's world and explores the opportunities that arise in times of uncertainty and change.

Uncertainty offers a thought-provoking reflection on the profound transition humanity is currently undergoing. Drawing on his distinguished career as an engineer, academic, and former President of Peru, Sagasti argues that the paradigm that has driven human progress through science and technology for the past five centuries has entered a crisis of its own making, giving rise to a world that is increasingly complex, fragmented, and unpredictable. Across five essays, he examines the challenges of governance, institutional trust, and the impact of technological and geopolitical change, while proposing pathways toward more democratic, sustainable, and resilient societies. Written in a clear and rigorous style, the book combines historical analysis, political experience, and an optimistic outlook to illuminate the defining challenges of the twenty-first century.