Bob Safien and Ari Wallach discuss the multifaceted role of futurists in analyzing trends, backcasting scenarios, and shaping the future towards a positive impact beyond mere competition. They highlight the significance of aligning with one's future self for personal and societal benefits, stemming from an evolutionary perspective on human decision-making. The conversation extends to the ethical imperative of considering future generations amidst challenges like climate change and technological advancements, emphasizing a holistic approach for shaping a sustainable future.
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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