Richard Eckersley's Journey and Background

Richard Eckersley shares his convoluted journey from science to futures research, highlighting his interest in the future's orientation of his work. His experiences growing up in Canberra and his travels around the world shaped his perspective on the flaws of Western culture. He developed an interest in the inner experiences and subjective aspects of the human condition, leading him to question the narrow focus of scientific inquiry. He emphasizes the importance of transdisciplinary synthesis, highlighting the need to integrate existing knowledge from various fields and sciences to develop a broader understanding of progress and wellbeing.