Description: In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, why do we continue to repeat the same mistakes? *The Failure to Learn: Progress Without Wisdom* confronts this critical paradox, arguing that our relentless pursuit of progress has dangerously outpaced our capacity for wisdom. Drawing on a distinguished career at the forefront of cardiac surgery, Professor Gianni Angelini provides a compelling and incisive critique of modern institutions. The book examines how historical lessons are ignored, leading to systemic institutional failures and complex ethical dilemmas within healthcare and beyond. It discusses a pervasive 'health culture' that prioritizes innovation over reflection, resulting in advancements devoid of ethical grounding. This is an essential and thought-provoking read for students, academics, and practitioners in medical ethics, public health policy, sociology, and the philosophy of science, challenging us to reconsider what true progress really means.
