Exploring the impact of dystopian fiction, the influence of AI, lessons from historical projects, and the differing visions various groups hold for the future. Emphasizing the need for deep discussions on society's direction, advocating for a shift towards a public AI infrastructure for sustainable futures.
We are biologically wired to focus on the near-term, and that’s often a good thing. But in this moment — with global conflict, fast-evolving tech, and climate change dominating our present — we need to also prioritize long-term impacts. Futurist Ari Wallach joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to dive into our biological and business motivations around what he calls “futuring.” Host of the new PBS docuseries, A Brief History of the Future, Wallach shares lessons from the longest-standing corporations on Earth, why he views AI as “immortal algorithms,” and how business leaders must embrace the moral imperative of their business as a core KPI.
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