Authors
Meet the minds behind Stellar
James Arbib
James Arbib is a visionary thought leader, historian, investor, and philanthropist dedicated to exploring how disruptive technologies can address humanity's greatest challenges. As co-founder of RethinkX and the Stellar World initiative, James brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges technology, economics, history, and systems thinking.
With a background that includes studying history and working in finance before focusing on environmentalism and technology disruption, James has developed a holistic approach to understanding civilization-level change. He founded the philanthropic foundation Tellus Mater, which supports exploring disruptive technology's potential for solving complex global problems.
James's intellectual journey led him from traditional environmental approaches to recognizing that technological transformation offers more profound solutions than incremental reforms. His work combines rigorous analysis with bold, long-term thinking about humanity's future possibilities.
In partnership with Tony Seba, James has co-authored groundbreaking research on transportation, energy, and food system disruptions.
Tony Seba
Tony Seba is a world-renowned author, thought leader, and entrepreneur focused on technology disruption and its profound implications for society. As co-founder of RethinkX and a key visionary behind the Stellar World initiative, Tony has pioneered frameworks for understanding how converging technologies transform industries and civilization itself.
His groundbreaking work includes development of the Seba Technology Disruption Framework™, which has proven remarkably accurate in forecasting major shifts in transportation, energy, and food systems. Tony's 2014 book "Clean Disruption" predicted the rapid decline of fossil fuels and rise of solar and electric vehicles with timelines that proved far more accurate than those of mainstream analysts.
With expertise spanning computer science, business strategy, and systems thinking, Tony has advised governments, corporations, and investors worldwide on navigating technological transformation. His research and speaking engagements have influenced decision-makers across five continents, challenging conventional thinking about the pace and scale of change.
Stellar: A world beyond limits and how to get there
This book will transform how you see the world and your place in it
A bold re-examination of the past, present, and future of humanity, Stellar challenges conventional thinking and offers a vision of hope and optimism – a necessary antidote to the fear and despair that define our times.
