TED Talks Daily Go ahead, dream about the future | Charlie Jane Anders
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Mar 20, 2020 Charlie's Jane Anders, a renowned sci-fi writer, takes listeners on an imaginative journey through possible futures. She emphasizes that we don't predict the future; we create it through our dreams. The conversation explores the synergy between imagination and research, shedding light on innovative urban designs and technology's impact on society. Anders also discusses the promise of genetic medicine in improving health across communities, inspiring us to embrace challenges while dreaming big for a better tomorrow.
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Future Arriving Too Soon
- Charlie Jane Anders talks about writing a story about government drone usage.
- The reality of drone warfare caught up to her fictional premise.
Unpredictable Future
- Technological and social change accelerate each other, making the future unpredictable.
- The clear futuristic visions of the 80s, like Blade Runner, are now uncertain.
Embrace Future Thinking
- Don't fear thinking, dreaming, or writing about the future; it's liberating.
- Visualizing the future is the first step towards preparing for it.