Rifkin’s vision is one of , where the democratization of energy leads to a fundamental reordering of human relationships. This shift impacts everything from how we conduct commerce and govern society to how we educate children and engage in civic life. Where to find the book:
In his book, , economist Jeremy Rifkin tells a story of an impending global shift from centralized, hierarchical systems to a decentralized, collaborative world. The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Po...
: 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. Rifkin’s vision is one of , where the
: To handle the intermittent nature of renewables, hydrogen and other storage technologies are deployed throughout the infrastructure. : Using internet technology, the power grid is
: Every building on every continent is transformed into a green micro-power plant, collecting renewable energy on-site.
The narrative unfolds through five core pillars that create a new economic paradigm: