A Brief History of the Future
Explore a unique documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them.
Chaos & Complexity
S1 Ep2 | 53m 3s
How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?
Once Upon a Time
S1 Ep3 | 53m 1s
How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible?
Extended Preview
2m 30s
Explore a unique documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them.
Employing Long-Term Thinking to Empower Better Solutions
S1 Ep1 | 10m
Bren Smith shares his journey to promote sustainable practices in the fishing community.
Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies
S1 Ep1 | 8m 29s
Ari visits exciting, large-scale solar and nuclear energy solutions operating today.
How Moments of Complexity Offer Opportunities for Change
S1 Ep2 | 6m 11s
Ari explores how moments of tremendous change offer the opportunity for tremendous growth.
Using Innovative Forms of Design to Transform Tomorrow
S1 Ep2 | 9m 18s
Ari explores the potential of using mycelium-based materials for sustainable products.
Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?
An Argument for a More Inclusive, Empowering Climate Story
S1 Ep3 | 9m 13s
Ellen MacArthur advocates for a more sustainable, circular economy model.
Diverse and Impactful Storytelling to Reimagine Our Futures
S1 Ep3 | 9m 59s
Ari visits a VFX studio to witness how technology is expanding storytelling limits.
Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible?
How New Forms of Human Augmentation Could Affect Our Brains
S1 Ep4 | 9m 9s
Ari tries a “third thumb” and explores how new tech is reshaping our idea of being human.
How AI is Transforming How We Create and Engage with Art
S1 Ep4 | 8m 1s
Ari explores the powerful potential of AI to transform how we create art going forward.
The Power of Deliberative Democracy
S1 Ep5 | 8m 52s
Ari explores forms of deliberative democracy around the world that empower citizens.
The Future of Sustainable Housing
S1 Ep5 | 9m 35s
Ari explores better, more sustainable ways of living together going forward.
Future of 3D Printed Homes
S1 Ep5 | 1m 26s
3D printed homes pose a potential solution to addressing the growing housing crisis.
The Vital Importance of Better Infrastructure
S1 Ep5 | 3m 4s
Building better cities and transportation can influence human connection and cooperation.
Innovative Ways to Grow Food and Repair Our Coral Reefs
S1 Ep6 | 9m 41s
Ari learns about innovative solutions to efficiently feed the world’s growing population.
Ari Explores Various New Forms of Clean Energy
S1 Ep6 | 9m 44s
Ari visits Iceland, a country powered entirely by renewables.
Visualizing A Better Future
S1 Ep6 | 2m 47s
The importance of visualizing success as we work towards building better futures.
Upcoming Schedule
Tue 03/18
1:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
A Brief History of the Future
Together
The internal changes humans enact that have the potential to impact broader communities and societies.
Tue 03/18
2:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
A Brief History of the Future
Tomorrows
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
Tue 03/18
4:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Human
Investigating the human ability to increase empathy and compassion; the values being instilled into artificial intelligence technologies; creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Tue 03/18
5:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Together
The internal changes humans enact that have the potential to impact broader communities and societies.
Tue 03/18
6:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Tomorrows
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
Tue 03/18
9:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Human
Investigating the human ability to increase empathy and compassion; the values being instilled into artificial intelligence technologies; creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Tue 03/18
10:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Together
The internal changes humans enact that have the potential to impact broader communities and societies.
Tue 03/18
11:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Tomorrows
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
Wed 03/19
5:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Human
Investigating the human ability to increase empathy and compassion; the values being instilled into artificial intelligence technologies; creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Wed 03/19
6:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Together
The internal changes humans enact that have the potential to impact broader communities and societies.
Wed 03/19
7:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
A Brief History of the Future
Tomorrows
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
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