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Once Upon a Time

April 17, 2024

How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible? From the dawn of time, stories are how humans have made sense of the world. This episode emphasizes the fundamental role stories play in our lives, our inclination towards dystopian narratives, and the potential for bigger, better stories to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.

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Tomorrows
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The world-changing power of asking, “What if?”

Together
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How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people?

Human
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Human
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What does it mean to be human in the 21st century?

Chaos & Complexity
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Chaos & Complexity
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How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?

Beyond the Now
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What do we imagine when we think about the future?

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The world-changing power of asking, “What if?”

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How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people?

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What does it mean to be human in the 21st century?

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How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible?

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How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?

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What do we imagine when we think about the future?

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April 3, 2024

Explore a unique documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them.

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