Surviving the 21st Century

by Chomsky, Noam

Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies

Published 30/09/2025 by Verso Books in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 192 pages, 16 page plate section

Two world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to debate alternatives for the future: José 'Pepe' Mujica, former President of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla who acquired an international following for his message of sustainability and common sense, and Noam Chomsky, who revolutionized linguistics and has become a beacon for radical thinking around the world. From the meeting of these peerless figures emerge reflections on the major global issues of our time: climate change, corruption, populism, the crisis of capitalism, and the logic of the market economy, among many others. Speaking especially to younger generations who inherited an unstable world, Chomsky and Mujica emphasize the values required to survive the challenges of the twenty-first century and to build a new world: democracy, freedom, humility, and friendship. Brought together by Mexican activist Saúl Alvídrez, Chomsky and Mujica offer a wise and passionate guide to salvaging the future.