Masters of Scale Rapid Response: 2024 is the most significant time in human history, w/PBS host & futurist Ari Wallach
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Apr 4, 2024 
Ari Wallach, a futurist and PBS host of A Brief History of the Future, tackles the pressing need for long-term thinking amid global crises. He discusses how our biological instincts often prioritize the immediate but urges a shift to consider future impacts. Wallach highlights AI as 'immortal algorithms' and emphasizes the moral responsibilities of business leaders. The conversation dives into how individual and corporate actions today shape future generations, making a compelling case for collective efforts to navigate challenges like climate change.
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Futurists Explore Possibilities
- Futurists analyze trends to develop scenarios, not predict the future.
- They help organizations prepare by examining what must be true for those scenarios to happen.
Shaping, Not Predicting
- Ari Wallach's focus is on shaping the future, not just predicting it.
- He wants to extend the focus beyond short-term gains and consider long-term human impact.
Present Bias
- Humans prioritize their present selves over their future selves.
- Minor interventions, like viewing aged photos, can improve long-term decision-making.
