In a time of rapid disruption and change, people are inclined to focus on the short term and avoid thinking about the future concretely. However, it is crucial to engage in both fast and slow thinking simultaneously to navigate uncertainties and anticipate the future impacts of decisions. By being a 'nowist' and a futurist concurrently, individuals can adapt to unprecedented change and make informed decisions for the long term.
Quantitative futurist Amy Webb talks to us about the three technologies that make up the "super cycle" that we're all living through right now: artificial intelligence, wearable devices, and biotechnology, and why, despite the unnerving change, we still need to do some serious future planning.
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