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Tomorrows

Tomorrows

Examine the ways we often see the future as a rigid and singular concept rather than the multiple possible futures before us, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

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
Chaos & Complexity

Chaos & Complexity

Ari explores the historically transformational moment we are currently living in, why it causes so many of us to feel overwhelmed and afraid, and how it actually offers unprecedented possibilities for new and exciting futures we can create together.
Tomorrows

Tomorrows

Examine the ways we often see the future as a rigid and singular concept rather than the multiple possible futures before us, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

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
Chaos & Complexity

Chaos & Complexity

Ari explores the historically transformational moment we are currently living in, why it causes so many of us to feel overwhelmed and afraid, and how it actually offers unprecedented possibilities for new and exciting futures we can create together.
Ari Explores Various New Forms of Clean Energy

Ari Explores Various New Forms of Clean Energy

Ari travels to Iceland, a country powered entirely by renewable energy. He explores a large-scale geothermal power plant that contributes 30% of the country’s electricity and powers a local greenhouse to grow large quantities of food throughout all seasons. Ari reflects on how these serve as sustainable solutions in
Future of 3D Printed Homes

Future of 3D Printed Homes

Ari visits Austin, Texas to explore the latest innovation in homebuilding 3D printing. Melodie Yashar explains the process of 3D printing homes and its potential to address the global housing crisis and life on other planets. The example of a 3D-printed community in Austin showcases the speed and efficiency of
The Future of Sustainable Housing

The Future of Sustainable Housing

Ari travels to Amsterdam to experience a floating village that showcases an innovative approach to sustainable living and community building. The community's commitment to sustainability, shared resources, and social interaction serves as a model for fostering human connection and environmental responsibility.
The Vital Importance of Better Infrastructure

The Vital Importance of Better Infrastructure

Ari speaks with Pete Buttigieg about how building better infrastructure and transportation can influence human connection and cooperation. Buttigieg also explains the importance of designing communities that encourage interaction and relationships.
The Power of Deliberative Democracy

The Power of Deliberative Democracy

Ari explores the power of deliberative democracy, where citizens are actively involved in decision-making processes. Ari speaks with the French president Emmanuel Macron about the country’s use of citizen conventions to address major challenges and how they can serve as an example of how this approach can work.
Using Innovative Forms of Design to Transform Tomorrow

Using Innovative Forms of Design to Transform Tomorrow

Eben Bayer, co-founder of Ecovative, discusses the potential of using mycelium-based materials for sustainable products such as packaging, leather, and even food. This innovative approach significantly reduces resource consumption compared to traditional methods. Bayer's work with mycelium-based materials showcases the potential for sustainable alternatives to conventional practices.
How Moments of Complexity Offer Opportunities for Change

How Moments of Complexity Offer Opportunities for Change

Boyan Slat, the founder of The Ocean Cleanup, highlights that instead of waiting for someone else to solve problems, we should actively engage in finding solutions to the issues that bother us. Ari explores how we are in a moment of tremendous change and highlights other key moments of change
Employing Long-Term Thinking to Empower Better Solutions

Employing Long-Term Thinking to Empower Better Solutions

Exploring the vital importance of long-term thinking, Bren Smith shares his journey from a traditional fisherman to an ocean farmer who grows kelp and promotes sustainable practices. He discusses the versatility of kelp, its potential uses, and the need to bridge the gap between land and sea farming.
Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies

Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies

Ari explores an ancient cathedral in Spain and emphasizes the need for "cathedral thinking" — building beautiful things that will last far beyond our own lifetimes. Later, Ari travels to Morocco where a massive solar power plant is supplying renewable energy to a significant portion of the country.