FARSIGHT

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)
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Sep 15, 2023 • 13min

Does History Repeat Itself?

Cyclical theories of the past rest on questionable assumptions, but can they still help us understand our future? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Daria Krivonos Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Sep 8, 2023 • 10min

Welcome to the Splinternet

The internet is fracturing along geopolitical dividing lines, putting us on the path towards a future where ‘global connectivity’ is not so global anymore. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Mathias Behn Bjørnhof Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Aug 31, 2023 • 24min

The Overly Simplistic Future of Public Intellectuals

Our public intellectuals feed us grand narratives at the expense of a variety of images of the future. We should demand more of them. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Alex Fergnani Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Aug 24, 2023 • 12min

Farming Without Farmland

Could we farm food in Earth’s deep sea and scorching deserts – and perhaps even in outer space? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Klaus Æ. Mogensen Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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Aug 17, 2023 • 10min

How Sci-Fi Became Big Business

Discover how art shapes our futuristic perceptions and influences societal expectations. Explore the impact of sci-fi on technological innovation with insights from iconic authors. Learn about the fascinating partnerships between corporations and sci-fi writers, as they collaborate to envision future products. Delve into the military's use of science fiction in strategic planning, and uncover how fiction is becoming a vital tool for innovation across various industries.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 12min

High Brow, Low Blood Sugar

What does the ubiquity of micro-dining say about the times we live in? In this article, we explore the ‘lipstick-ification’ of urban gastronomy. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Maximillian Migowski Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
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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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