Signals - by Jeff Desjardins (Paperback)

About the Book

"The state of humanity has always been in flux, but to be able to quantify any of these changes is a much more recent development. With today's data, there are a multitude of ways we could examine the nearly eight billion people on the planet. However, the clearest signals about society stem from data that is robust and far-reaching: Where do people live globally, and how is this changing? Where will tomorrow's consumers come from? Is wealth growing or shrinking, and is this happening equally? How does a rapidly aging population factor into all of this? In this chapter, we take a 10,000-foot view of society to help set the context for the rest of this book. The macro forces you are about to see are perpetually at work in the background, affecting almost every other signal and outcome you can imagine"--

Book Synopsis

Discover the trends shaping our world, and explore the data underlying them, in this fascinating, visual journey.

In Signals, Visual Capitalist founder and editor-in-chief Jeff Desjardins and his team explore the 27 most important trends shaping the future of our global economy. This striking book draws on the oceans of data we're all surrounded by to extract insights about where we are and where we are headed--from society and demographics to the environment, digital tech, the markets, and more. It also includes:

• Infographics, charts, and other data visualizations that identify signals hiding in the data
• Discussions about the impact trends are having on the world around us
• A full bibliography with references to the data sourced by the author

Signals is a must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators--or simply, anyone seeking to navigate a complex world.

From the Back Cover

A revealing, visual exploration of the trends and forces that will shape tomorrow's economy

Designed from scratch by the expert team at Visual Capitalist, Signals uses a data-driven approach to demonstrate straightforward, visually striking takeaways on the trends that will define the next decade of the global economy. The book highlights 27 distinct "signals" that assist in piecing together the future direction of the economy, society, and financial markets.

Each signal is accompanied by a graphical roadmap explaining how it came to be, along with a data-driven dashboard that showcases relevant datapoints. Indications of the signal's overall strength are included, as well as charts and visualizations that put each signal into perspective and show its potential impact on the global economy.

Signals is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators trying to get a head start on the major factors that will shape what tomorrow looks like. It's also a fascinating read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the social, technological, and other forces that will impact how we live, work, and play in the coming decade.

About the Author

Jeff Desjardins is the Editor-in-Chief of Visual Capitalist, a media site that creates and curates visuals on business and investing. His work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, MarketWatch, The Huffington Post, The World Economic Forum, and The Wall Street Journal.