
audiobook
by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
PREFACE
Chapter I NECESSITY OF RELIGION TO HUMAN LIFE
Chapter II SUBORDINATION OF SELF THE ESSENCE OF RELIGION
Chapter III NEED FOR A RESTATEMENT OF RELIGION
Chapter IV OBJECTIVE EXPRESSION OF MODERN RELIGION
Chapter V THE FRAME OF THE TASK BEFORE MANKIND: THE WORLD COMMONWEAL
Chapter VI BROAD CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORLD COMMONWEAL
Chapter VII NO STABLE UTOPIA IS CONTEMPLATED
Chapter VIII THE OPEN CONSPIRACY MUST BE HETEROGENEOUS
Chapter IX FORCES AND RESISTANCES IN THE GREAT MODERN COMMUNITIES NOW PREVALENT WHICH WILL BE ANTAGONISTIC TO THE OPEN CONSPIRACY
In this provocative manifesto the author sketches a sweeping plan to give humanity a shared purpose, treating the search for meaning as both a spiritual need and a practical imperative. He argues that modern life has slipped into an instinct‑driven routine, and only a coordinated, conscious effort can lift us beyond the animalistic patterns that dominate daily choices. By proposing a new kind of religion—one that unites individuals under a common ethic of cooperation, education, and common welfare—he sets the foundation for what he calls the “Open Conspiracy.”
The movement is deliberately heterogeneous, aiming to draw together existing progressive groups and channel youthful energy into purposeful action. It calls for an open, explanatory campaign that spreads its principles before any political structure can take hold, emphasizing transparency over secrecy. Listeners are invited to consider whether humanity can seize the “great opportunity” before it slips away and what a world commonwealth transcending national borders might look like.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (217K characters)
Release date
Apr 4, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1946
A master of imaginative fiction, this English writer helped shape modern science fiction while also writing sharp social commentary and sweeping works of history. His stories still feel lively today because they mix bold ideas with very human fears, hopes, and curiosities.
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