Horizontes de la civilización : Una mirada optimista al futuro de nuestra especie

Héctor Socas is an astrophysicist renowned especially for his commitment to humanizing and popularizing science. Drawing on the scientific rigor of someone who has dedicated his life to studying the universe and our place within it, *Horizons of Civilization* is an invitation to look up, broaden our perspective, and contemplate the future not as a dark abyss, but as an infinite landscape brimming with possibilities. With a highly personal voice and a captivating yet rigorously researched narrative, he invites us to explore some of the most fascinating questions of our time: our place in time and space, the development of artificial intelligence, the climate crisis, the transformation of work, bioengineering, space exploration, life on other worlds, and the future of politics. All of this is interwoven with a critical reflection on the historical moment we are living through. A blend of popular science, philosophical essay, and futuristic literature, this work charts a genuine roadmap for maintaining hope for a better future.