>Characteristics of Historical Eras
| Stone Age | Early Civilization | Modern Era | Planetary Phase | |
| Organization | Tribe/village | City-state, kingdom | Nation-state | Global governance |
| Economy | Hunting and gathering | Settled agriculture | Industrial system | Globalization |
| Communications | Language | Writing | Printing | Internet |
>Great Transition
The Promise and Lure of the Times Ahead
by Paul Raskin, Tariq Banuri, Gilberto Gallopin, Pablo Gutman, Al Hammond, RObert Kates, Rob Swart
A report of the Global Scenario Group
>what will be like after the Planetary Phase?