Shifting from Short-Term to Long-Term Thinking

According to Ari Wallach, our current way of thinking is flawed because we tend to prioritize short-term solutions over long-term thinking. This is due to our evolved instinct as humans and the need for immediate survival in our hunter-gatherer ancestors. However, Wallach argues that transitioning to long-term thinking is crucial for navigating the future successfully. He suggests three pillars for long-term thinking: futures thinking, transgenerational empathy, and telos. By adopting a long-term perspective, we can see the bigger picture and our role in shaping the future.