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A Brief History of the Future
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A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.
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The world-changing power of asking, “What if?”
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53:00
How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people?
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53:02
What does it mean to be human in the 21st century?
Earth Month
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53:01
How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible?
Earth Month
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53:03
How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?
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53:00
What do we imagine when we think about the future?