Modern Wisdom

#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?

Jun 5, 2021

Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Williams, both futurists and authors, discuss our collective trajectory towards the future. They critique dominant narratives in futurism, emphasizing the importance of diverse viewpoints. The conversation covers the absurdities of transportation innovation, the impact of automation on meaningful work, and the complexities surrounding space exploration. They advocate for critical thinking in futurism and address ethical issues like life extension and superintelligence. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of the potential futures ahead!

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Rethinking Futurism: Beyond Utopia and Dystopia

15min

Navigating the Future: Transport and Technology

14min

The Future of Work: Automation and Meaningful Employment

10min

Navigating the Future of Space and Life Extension

16min

Skepticism Towards Superintelligence and Futurist Perspectives

15min

Navigating Biases in Futuristic Discourse

3min

Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Jones are futurists, trend analysts and authors.

The future is supposed to be ours to choose, but who is educated enough to tell us if we're going in the wrong direction?

Theo & Bronwyn brought together the world's leading futurists to articulate, clarify and predict the current trajectories in all the areas of life that you care about, like the future of warfare, education, transport, politics, economics, space travel, relationships and more.

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