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Aug 4, 2023 • 11min

A Future Free from Species-ism

Might humanity's circle of moral concern soon include all sentient beings? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Mikkel Kristensen Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jul 27, 2023 • 7min

The Eccentric World of Herman Kahn

How one individual's unconventionality (and controversy) helped shape Cold War strategy and futures studies today. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jul 18, 2023 • 12min

Why Generational Inequality Matters

On how the moral system of intergenerational fairness has broken down. 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
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Jul 7, 2023 • 8min

Food With Thought

From lettuce ketchup to snail sausages, food designers are challenging culinary norms and changing the way we eat. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Josh Sims Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jul 3, 2023 • 9min

The Future of Brain Boosting

The race is on in Silicon Valley to develop functioning and marketable neural interfaces. Is that goal within reach? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Josh Sims Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jun 22, 2023 • 8min

Cooking Up the Future

In the early 20th century, the Italian artist and ideologue Filippo Marinetti attempted remould his countrymen into the model citizens of a new fascist state - starting with the bellies. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jun 16, 2023 • 11min

The Cybertariat

A closer look at human-powered automation and the hidden side of the digital economy. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Authors: Mathias Behn Bjørnhof, Casper Skovgaard Petersen, August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Jun 1, 2023 • 14min

The Ethics of Ecological Sabotage

Our passivity in dealing with climate change and mass extinction may lead to an increase in ‘strategic violence’ in the form of eco-sabotage. When can such actions be justified? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Mikkel Kristensen Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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May 25, 2023 • 11min

The Internet as a Right

Many of the rights we consider fundamental increasingly depend on the ability to go online. What would it take to provide access for all? Author: Josh Sims Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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May 16, 2023 • 9min

The Zombie Futurist

In the year 2000, the futurist FM-2030 was frozen in liquid nitrogen. He is scheduled to be woken up in 2030, the year he turns 100. Will his predictions for the future have come true?

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