FARSIGHT

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)
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Oct 7, 2024 • 14min

How the UN Plans to Govern for Generations to Come

Future generations lack political representation, constituting ‘shadow interests’ in our systems of governance. Yet ensuring their wellbeing may soon become a political concern. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Nicklas Larsen & Thor Svanholm Gustavfson Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Sep 18, 2024 • 11min

The Self, Dissolved

Some believe distinctions between the organic and the artificial are meaningless in a techsaturated world. Personality-altering brain implants may force us to rethink this notion. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Christian Kaarup Baron Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Sep 9, 2024 • 8min

The Death of Cyber Socialism

Chile's cybernetic control project collapsed in 1972. Why did Project Cybersyn fail, and what can we learn from its history? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen Narration: Manya Lind (supported by ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Sep 2, 2024 • 14min

Biohacking for All?

The rich, willing, and techno-optimistic are spending fortunes optimising their biological functions to perpetuate youth. Biohacking, once described as ‘garage transhumanism’, has more than left the garage. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Caitlin van Bommel Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (supported by ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Aug 16, 2024 • 16min

Mainstreaming Cryonics

James Arrowood, co-CEO of Alcor Life Extension Foundation, wants a fresh start for the business of reviving the dead. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen & August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jul 29, 2024 • 17min

The Painless Future

Transhumanist philosopher David Pearce envisions a world filled with varying sizes of carrots, and no sticks. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: August Leo Liljenberg Narration: Manya Lind (supported by ElevenLabs AI) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jul 12, 2024 • 12min

Fatal Equations

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
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Jun 12, 2024 • 15min

Why Peak Uncertainty is a Myth

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
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May 24, 2024 • 11min

A Visit

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
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May 17, 2024 • 13min

The Grounded Mind

Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted the mental health crisis, revealing the social isolation's toll. Discover the complexities of diagnosing mental disorders and the stigma that complicates treatment. The discussion emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellbeing, bridging neurology and psychiatry. Learn about the evolving relationship between mind and body, and how integrating these fields can lead to better understanding and care.

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