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From What If to What Next

95 - What if we became better Protopians?

Feb 26, 2024
Dive into the concept of 'Protopian' thinking with futurist Monika Bielskyte. Explore a future focused on sustainability, equity, and peace in 2030. Embrace inclusivity in healthcare and redefine economic success. Imagine a world of utopian collaboration through massage therapy and interactive gaming. Learn about the importance of pro-topia over utopia or dystopia, and the influence of AI perceptions from sci-fi narratives. Navigate the complexities of achieving peace through critical thinking and nuanced understanding.
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  • Protopian thinking emphasizes inclusive sports and universal basic services for a transformed world.
  • Future healthcare envisions nature-based settings and edible gardens for holistic well-being.

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Protopian Principles for a Transformed Future

In envisioning a pro-utopian future, the podcast episode delves into the key principles that could shape a transformed world. These principles include climate reparations to avoid refugee crises and authoritarian regimes, moving away from binary thinking in terms of gender and race, promoting non-competitive sports for inclusive participation, advocating for universal basic services over income, emphasizing health-focused policies promoting access to local wholesome food sources and holistic well-being approaches.

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