TED Talks Daily Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders (re-release)
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Jul 26, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders dives into the power of imagination to shape the future. She emphasizes that instead of predicting, we should actively dream about possibilities. Anders explores how technology influences our views on future cities, merging innovative concepts with everyday realities. She also discusses the complexities of augmented reality and AI, highlighting their effects on society and healthcare. With personal storytelling, she inspires listeners to envision a more empowered and equitable tomorrow.
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Future Arrived Too Soon
- Charlie Jane Anders wrote a story about governments using drones to kill.
- By the time it was published, the reality had already arrived faster than expected.
Fast, Unpredictable Change
- Technological and social changes accelerate each other in a feedback loop.
- The future is unpredictable and filled with both danger and hope.
Imagine to Prepare
- Don't fear imagining or dreaming about the future.
- Visualize it fully to prepare yourself and reduce future shock.