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Narrated articles and conversations with the world's foremost futures thinkers, delivered to you by FARSIGHT, a quarterly publication by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.

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Writing in the ruins of post-war Europe, Dutch futurist Fred Polak argued that societies rise and fall based on the vitality of their images of the future. By that measure, he believed, Western civilization was headed for terminal decline.

In his 1... more

From the utopian ideals of LSD in the sixties to the grunge-infused nihilism of heroin in the nineties, culture and intoxication seem to have always mirrored each other. Might uncovering the nebulous relationship between drug and zeitgeist help us pr... more

Time and technology are inextricably linked. For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, doing things slowly, inefficiently, and without precision looks existentially preferable. The Information Age is replacing sloth with speed as its new De... more

Mysticism meets Big Oil in the tale of Pierre Wack, the eccentric French economist who brought scenario planning to the corporate world during the geopolitically turbulent 1970s.

Then, as today, a war in the Middle East upset global energy markets, ... more

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Caitlin van Bommel
Author of Short Form Futures, article contributor
Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Episode: Short-form Futures
Parag Khanna
CEO of AlphaGeo; geopolitical thinker and author
AlphaGeo
Episode: The Coming Entropic World Order w/ Parag Khanna
Andrew Maynard
Scientist, futurist, professor; author of AI and the Art of Being Human
Arizona State University (Future Being Human Initiative)
Episode: Technological Tipping Points and the LinkedInification of Identity w/ Andrew Maynard
Thomas Moynihan
Historian of ideas and author focused on how worldviews transform over time
Cambridge Centre for the Study of Existential Risk; Berggruen Institute; Antikythera Think Tank
Episode: The Limitless Future w/ Thomas Moynihan
Patrick Henry Gallen
Author of The Futures of European Migration
Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Episode: The Futures of European Migration
Mark Haas
Professor of political science
Duquesne University
Episode: Pax Geriatrica w/ Mark Haas
Peter Hesseldahl
Author of The New Human
Farsight / Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (as author of the piece)
Episode: The New Human
Sohail Inayatullah
Futurist professor and UNESCO chair in Future Studies
Professor of Futures Studies (UNESCO Chair)
Episode: Macrofutures, Myths, and Metaphors w/ Sohail Inayatullah
Jenny Southan
Travel journalist and founder of Globetrender
Globetrender
Episode: Tomorrow's Vacation w/ Jenny Southan

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Host and editor with a focus on futures thinking, previously affiliated with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.

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Catastrophising Collapse w/ Luke Kemp
Q: What are your views on pluralism in existential risk research and the concerns around funding and influence of the techno-utopian camp?
Luke suggests that while the TUA has valuable ideas, its dominance is amplified by funding from wealthy tech figures and organizations, which risks stifling diverse perspectives. He advocates for a pluralistic research environment and democratic processes to ensure that policy is not captured by a narrow set of interests.
Catastrophising Collapse w/ Luke Kemp
Q: How did democratic governance and deliberative democracy come into the picture as alternatives to technocratic approaches?
The guest argues that deliberative democracy, random citizen assemblies informed by experts, and broad participation tend to produce better risk judgments and lower polarization. While experiments show promise, the political feasibility of scaling these mechanisms remains a challenge, but they offer a humane, accountable way to govern existential risks.
Catastrophising Collapse w/ Luke Kemp
Q: Could you perhaps elaborate a bit on how the techno-utopian approach is a risk in itself?
Luke explains that the techno-utopian view rests on empirical claims like we can't stop technology or that stopping it would be worse than pursuing it. This creates prescriptive paths such as differential technological development, which oversimplify interconnections between technologies and can lead to harmful policies.
Pax Geriatrica w/ Mark Haas
Q: Could AI and robotics overturn these aging effects, by substituting labor and enabling military strength?
There could be substitutive potential, but current realities suggest human control, leadership, and deployment remain critical today, so AI alone is not a full replacement for manpower.
The Coming Entropic World Order w/ Parag Khanna
Q: What might planetary governance look like if not through the UN?
Governance could emerge from coalitions of the willing, regional coordination, and dominant blocs (like a G3 concept), aligning rules with actual power rather than formal institutions.

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The content showcases a rich tapestry of discussions centered around the future, encompassing a variety of thought-provoking themes such as artificial intelligence, climate change, governance, and the intersection of technology with society. Conversations involve leading futurists, scientists, and policymakers who explore how emerging technologies and novel economic concepts, like carbon currency, can create a sustainable and equitable future. Unique elements of this series include deep dives into cognitive science, innovative governance structures, and the implications of generative AI on critical thinking, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the complex challenges that lie ahead.

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