Israel’s deployment of the algorithmic targeting tool 'Lavender' in their ongoing war on Gaza has reignited the debate surrounding the use of autonomous technology for making life-and-death decisions. This raises important questions about a potential future where humans are progressively marginalised from decision-making in conflicts. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Solveij Mailänder Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (supported by ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Public figures like to claim that the world has never been as volatile and complex as it is today - but is that really the case? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Alex Fergnani Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Three archetypal scenarios dominate the public perception of what an eventual encounter with extraterrestrials on Earth will look like. So what happens when the aliens arrive? A task force at the UN has a plan drawn up. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Christian Kaarup Baron Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (AI with ElevenLabs) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

New research into mental health is pushing our understanding of the mind-body connection and the intricacies of the brain. What would a more holistic approach to mental wellbeing look like? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: José Manuel Herez Pombo Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (AI with ElevenLabs) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

‘Longtermism’ has emerged as one of the most influential ideas of our time. But is it safeguarding or sabotaging our common future? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Authors: Casper Skovgaard Petersen & August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Youth today showcase polarised views on well-being, revealing stark contrasts between developed and developing nations. While young people in wealthier countries often experience pessimism, their counterparts in less affluent regions tend to retain a hopeful outlook. The podcast also delves into the evolving perspectives of South Korean youth on family planning, driven by women's education and economic independence, calling attention to the societal implications of declining birth rates and demographic changes.

The world’s most populated country is throwing their weight into the space race – but is India a genuine contender? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Lena Hunter Narrator: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Chemicals are among the primary causes for dwindling sperm counts worldwide. How severe is the global male fertility crisis, and can an impending ‘spermpocalypse’ be avoided? To find out we spoke with two renowned fertility researchers. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen Narrator: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

With recreational spaceflight taking off, onlookers are questioning whether something so grand can ever be for the many. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Artemis Karagkouni Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Although we may acknowledge the importance of hope in an age that seems plagued by perpetual crisis, is hope genuinely practical, and if it is, what makes it so? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Sean Pillot de Chenecey Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies