Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge Paperback – January 20, 2025

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What if the knowledge we depend on today… disappeared tomorrow?Have you ever wondered how much of humanity’s greatest achievements have already been lost to time?Do you suspect that ancient civilizations knew things we are only now beginning to rediscover?Do you worry that our own digital civilization might be far more fragile than we think?If so… keep reading.For thousands of years, human knowledge has risen, vanished, and—sometimes—been found again.From medical breakthroughs in ancient Egypt to astonishing feats of engineering by cultures we barely remember, history shows a repeating pattern: discovery, prosperity… and catastrophic loss.Now, with our reliance on digital systems and complex global networks, we may be closer than ever to our own “forgotten age.”Drawing on over 40 years of professional experience in engineering, technology, and history—including work with the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Homeland Security, and contributions to critical technology programs> — Jack R. Bialik takes you on a journey across centuries of lost civilizations, vanishing wisdom, and the fragile threads holding our modern knowledge together.Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover inside Lost in Time:How cataract surgery was successfully performed in 2400 BC Egypt—and why we nearly lost that knowledge forever.The shocking truth about technologies invented thousands of years earlier than historians once believed.Forgotten disaster events that erased entire libraries of human understanding in a single day.The hidden risks of a fully digital society—and what history teaches us about protecting what matters.Lessons from the past that can guide business leaders, educators, and decision-makers today.How to recognize the warning signs of a coming knowledge collapse.…and much more.You might think a book like this requires deep academic expertise to follow—it doesn’t.Bialik’s clear, compelling style makes these stories accessible for curious readers, history lovers, business travelers, and lifelong learners alike.If you’re ready to explore the mysteries of humanity’s greatest achievements—and learn how we can prevent them from disappearing again—scroll up and click “Add to Cart” now. Read more

ISBN13 979-8868502293
Language English
Publisher Mill City Press, Inc
Dimensions 5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 inches
Item Weight 12 ounces
Print length 266 pages
Publication date January 20, 2025

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