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What's Next? Our Future Stories with David Christian
What's Next? Our Future Stories with David Christian
What's Next? Our Future Stories with David Christian
Friday 12th August 2022
David Christian joins Eric Zimmer on 'The One You Feed' to discuss future storytelling and crafting truthful narratives. Listen for insights on time, trends, and more.
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Get the buttons here!Crafting Tomorrow: David Christian on Future Storytelling
What are the skills involved in trying to think about the future? To construct future stories that are closer to the truth than other future stories? Because if we don't do that. We die. - David Christian
What does the future have in store, and how can we prepare for it? In this engaging episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer chats with David Christian, a renowned history professor at Macquarie University and co-founder of the Big History Project with Bill Gates. Christian brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing his book *Future Stories: What's Next* and sharing insights on the art of crafting future narratives that align closely with reality.
He touches on intriguing topics like the role of time, cellular predictions, and the concept of punctuated equilibria. Christian's unique perspective on how cells can predict the future and the relationship between trends and forecasts offers listeners a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of future thinking. The conversation also explores the anxiety that comes with contemplating the future and emphasizes the importance of proactive efforts to create a better tomorrow.
If you're curious about how to think more effectively about the future, this episode is a must-listen.