The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Po... Review

In his book, , economist Jeremy Rifkin tells a story of an impending global shift from centralized, hierarchical systems to a decentralized, collaborative world.

: The story begins with a move away from fossil fuels—the "dangerous endgame" of the second industrial revolution—toward infinite sources like solar, wind, and geothermal. The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Po...

The narrative unfolds through five core pillars that create a new economic paradigm: In his book, , economist Jeremy Rifkin tells

: Available at Walmart and BookOutlet.com . : Using internet technology, the power grid is

: Using internet technology, the power grid is transformed into an "energy internet." Just as we share information online, millions of people can sell surplus green electricity back to the grid and share it with neighbors.

: The transport fleet transitions to electric plug-in and fuel cell vehicles that can buy and sell electricity on this smart, interactive grid.