Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Esther Perel Invites Us to Imagine Our Preferred Future
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Mar 17, 2025 
In a thought-provoking conversation, Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute and renowned futurist, teams up with former Google executive Frederik Pferdt, an innovation expert. They discuss how today's technological trends shape our relationships for tomorrow. The pair explores the tension between excitement for AI advancements and anxiety about job displacement. They also emphasize the importance of storytelling, emotional engagement, and cultivating empathy to navigate uncertainty, all while envisioning a balanced, preferred future.
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Futurist Defined
- Futurists use data-driven predictions and scenarios to influence decision-making.
- They aim to create pragmatic, not necessarily optimistic, futures.
Herman Kahn's Scenarios
- Herman Kahn, hired by the Air Force during the Cold War, used vivid scenarios to explain the aftermath of nuclear war.
- His detailed stories, emphasizing survival, influenced military strategists' thinking.
Creating Your Future
- The future is not something that happens to you; it's something you create through present choices.
- Focus on how you want to feel in the future to drive progress and positive change.
