FARSIGHT
Narrated articles and conversations with the world's foremost futures thinkers, delivered to you by FARSIGHT, a quarterly publication by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
Latest episodes
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?
May 9, 2023 • 14min
The Case for Anti-Natalism: A conversation with Professor David Benatar
How do we safeguard the interests of future generations? For the controversial philosopher David Benatar, it's by ensuring that they never are born in the first place - advocating for the voluntary extinction of the human race.
Author: August Leo Liljenberg
Narrated by: August Leo Liljenberg
Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Apr 28, 2023 • 13min
A World Without Youth
Demographers predict that the number of people alive will reach its peak this century. How will society be affected by an aging and shrinking population?
Author: Thor Svanholm
Narration: August Leo Liljenberg
Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Apr 26, 2023 • 12min
The High Cost of Living in the Moment
This discussion delves into 'present bias' and its detrimental effects on decision-making, posing risks for future generations. It highlights how the monetary value assigned to human life can influence healthcare policies worldwide. The tension between valuing predictable versus unpredictable outcomes is examined, shedding light on the moral dilemmas of favoring short-term gains. Additionally, initiatives like the Welsh Future Generations Commission are explored, emphasizing the necessity for political representation and economic frameworks that prioritize intergenerational equity.
