Editor’s Note

The writing of Self-Interest vs. Altruism in the Global Era, which aims to explain the evolution of existence originally seemed an unrealistic objective. It appeared to be especially challenging in light of the scientific, as well as Kabbalistic, angle the book was to take. And yet, with the help of many good friends from around the world, we have successfully completed the task.

I feel it is my duty to thank each of those who contributed to the effort, and I apologize if anyone has been inadvertently omitted. In my view, this book is the creation of a group, rather than the work of a few proficient individuals, and this is where its merit lies.

Below is the list (in order of the alphabet) of people who contributed their time, effort, and often money to the completion of Self-Interest vs. Altruism in the Global Era:

Research and proofreading (usually both): Anastasia Cherniavski, Annabelle Fogerty, Asaf Ohayon, Asta Rafaeli, Avraham Cohen, Beth Shillington, Christiane Reinstrom, Crystlle Medansky, Daniel Lange, Eli Gabay, Geoffrey Best, James Torrance, Jonathan Libesman, Julie Schroeder, Kimberlene Ludwig, Loredana Losito, Marlene Bricker, Michael R. Kellogg, Michal Karpolov, Pete Matassa, Peter LaTona, Sandra Armstrong, Shari L. Kellogg, Veronica Mengana, Yehudith Sabal, and Zhanna Allen.

Editors: Alicia Goldman, Brad Hall, Charles Bowman, Dan Berkovitch, Eric Belfer, Gilbert Marquez, James Torrance, Keren Applebaum, Noga Burnot, Rachel Branson, Riggan Shilstone, and Tom Dorben.

Production: Leah Goldberg

I’d also like to extend my deepest gratitude to Prof. Valeria Khachaturian, Prof. Itzhak Orion, Dr. Yael Sanilevich, Dr. Eli Vinokur, and Mr. Ronen Avigdor for reviewing the scientific, historic, and financial information presented in the book.

And last but certainly not least, kudos to Baruch Khovov, the designer who always delivers, to Claire Gerus, an editor whose work has been an emblem of quality to me, and of course, to Uri Laitman, our publisher, whose dedication and diligence are an inspiration to all who work with him.

Sincerely,

Chaim