Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge
by Jack R. Bialik
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Pub Date 20 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 7 Aug 2025
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Description
Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge is a fascinating journey through the annals of human knowledge, exploring the cyclical nature of discovery and oblivion. This historiography of science and technology delves into forgotten epochs like lost civilizations and unveils surprising facts such as cataract surgery's origins in 2400 BC Egypt. However, it is a stark reminder - we stand on the brink of another catastrophic loss of knowledge if we do not take the necessary precautions. Relevant to various fields, from business to education, this book serves as a thought-provoking read for leisure and business travelers alike, pondering the impermanence of our digital civilization.
Advance Praise
"A particularly incisive book that uncovers unknown antecedents to traditional perspectives today. Discover what was known before...Lost in Time is a fascinating book!" -- Dr. Curtis Siller
"A particularly incisive book that uncovers unknown antecedents to traditional perspectives today. Discover what was known before...Lost in Time is a fascinating book!" -- Dr. Curtis Siller
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