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 First Principles & First Values by David J. Temple - an attempt find a unified story for humanity. Since failing to do so has driven humanity apart. We've come to a collective realization that our species' persistence isn't guaranteed, and that we are faced with dealing with stopping two outcomes - the death of humanity (through a catastrophy), or the death of OUR humanity (through a dystopia).

Really well written, a mix of philosophical and religious-oriented writing for the modern age.

https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/introduction-from-the-new-book-on-first-principles-first-values/

There's a few videos from the book's authors Zak Stein and Marc Gafni on youtube, helping frame the book if you want to dive in more.
 
 I'm wary of literature that promotes the idea of globalism, whether intentional or otherwise, I'll approach this one cynically for sure.