"Turning Points: Key Events That Shaped Our World" provides a comprehensive exploration of pivotal historical events and eras, from prehistoric times to the digital revolution, highlighting the technological, social, cultural, and ethical transformations that have shaped human civilization. The driving idea behind the book is to explore and analyze pivotal events in human history that have significantly influenced the course of societies, economies, cultures, and governance structures. By examining these key moments—ranging from the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the legacy of Athenian democracy, the birth of Buddhism, the impact of the French Revolution, to the transformative era of the Industrial Revolution—the book aims to provide insights into how these turning points have shaped and continue to shape our modern world.
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