Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword, by Sir Arthur C. Clarke -- Preface -- Prologue: two paths to the future -- The tides of transformation -- New thinking for a new world -- The birthing of the new world -- What drives us to the decision-window of 2006-2012 -- The nature of a positive transformation -- Life in holos -- Paths to a holistic civilization -- The signs of hope -- What you can do today -- The outlook -- Postscript: the chaos point in visual representation -- Appendix A. How I came to be involved with global questions and the Club of Budapest - an autobiographical note -- Appendix B. Comments by members and partners of the Club of Budapest -- Appendix C. About the Club of Budapest and documents of the Club of Budapest -- References and further reading.

"'The chaos point' argues that we are at a critical point in history, one in which resources are fast being depleted, hundreds of millions live in crushing poverty, and local choices have global impact. Laszlo says society can either break down or break through to a new future by making different choices--choices he outlines in the book"--Provided by publisher.