New Beginnings

  • Over 1 million books sold by Stefan Klein
  • There's nothing we desire and fear more than transforming our own lives: Stefan Klein explains how this transformation becomes attainable.


Stefan Klein's work has been translated into Arabic (Atlas), Chinese (Citic), Dutch (Amsterdam University Press), English (The Experiment, Octopus), French (Dunod), Italian (Bollati), Korean (ACROSS, EWHA),Russian (Bombora/Eksmo), Spanish (Planeta), Turkish (Say Dagitim).



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The climate crisis, artificial intelligence, and international conflicts pose significant challenges that we can only overcome by embracing change. We must transform both ourselves and our world to succeed. Why, then, do we cling to old habits and false certainties, instead of addressing these changes now?

In a profound and captivating manner, Stefan Klein explores why we hesitate to embrace the new and presents a path to transform our lives and society. Drawing on research findings, he reveals the principles that underpin successful transformations. Understanding the seven illusions, the forces of inertia, and tipping points can empower us to break habits and adapt effectively to the future.

This is a guide to a culture that does not fear the new, but celebrates it.


"Stefan Klein has the wonderful gift of hovering between science and poetry throughout entire books, without betraying one to the other."                        Deutschlandradio Kultur

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  • Publisher: S. FISCHER
  • Release: 26.03.2025
  • ISBN: 978-3-10-397613-7
  • 288 Pages
  • Author: Stefan Klein
New Beginnings
Stefan Klein New Beginnings
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Stefan Klein

Stefan Klein is Germany’s most successful science author. After studying physics and analytical philosophy in Munich, Grenoble and Freiburg, he turned to writing because he ‘wanted to inspire people for a reality that is more exciting than any crime thriller’. His book The Science of Happiness (2002) was on all German bestseller lists for over a year and gained the author international recognition. This was followed by the much praised Time, Leonardo's Legacy and We All Are Stardust , Science Book of the Year 2011. His more recent works include Dreams: A Journey into Our Inner Reality , which was awarded the German Reading Prize 2016, How to Love the Universe and How We Change the World: A Short History of the Human Mind . 
Stefan Klein's work has been translated into numerous languages.