Worklife with Adam Grant A Glimpse Into The Future | TED Radio Hour
Mar 22, 2022
Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute and a professor of strategic foresight at NYU Stern, takes listeners on a fascinating journey into the future. She reveals innovations in transportation, like the revolutionary Hyperloop, and discusses the future of health tech focusing on women's wellness. Webb also dives into the challenges of identity management in the digital age, spotlighting Estonia's digital passport efforts and blockchain technology. Her insights on the ethical dimensions of synthetic biology prompt critical reflection on our rapidly evolving world.
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Futurist Methodology
- Futurists avoid predictions, instead analyzing data for patterns to anticipate plausible futures.
- Corporations and governments use these insights for strategic decision-making, involving billions of dollars.
Hyperloop Benefits
- The Hyperloop, a high-speed transit system, offers airline speeds with a fraction of the energy consumption.
- This addresses the transportation industry's significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Flying Car History
- The concept of flying cars, like in The Jetsons, has existed for over a century since Glenn Curtis's auto plane patent in 1917.
- This prompts the question of why transportation innovation seems fixated on this impractical solution.
