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A Brief History of the Future
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A Brief History of the Future
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Rating: NR
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.
Beyond the Now
S1 Ep1 | 53m
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
What do we imagine when we think about the future?
Chaos & Complexity
S1 Ep2 | 53m 3s
Air Date: 04/10/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
How do we make sense of today’s exponential rate of change and disruption?
Once Upon a Time
S1 Ep3 | 53m 1s
Air Date: 04/17/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible?
Human
S1 Ep4 | 53m 2s
Air Date: 04/24/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
What does it mean to be human in the 21st century?
Together
S1 Ep5 | 53m
Air Date: 05/01/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people?
Tomorrows
S1 Ep6 | 49m 50s
Air Date: 05/08/24 | Expires: 04/02/34 | Rating: TV-PG
The world-changing power of asking, “What if?”
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30s
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Explore a unique documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them.
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2m 30s
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Rating: NR
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
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Rating: NR
Bren Smith shares his journey to promote sustainable practices in the fishing community.
Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies
S1 Ep1 | 8m 29s
Air Date: 04/03/24
Ari visits exciting, large-scale solar and nuclear energy solutions operating today.
Episode 1 Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 04/03/24 | Rating: NR
What do we imagine when we think about the future?
How Moments of Complexity Offer Opportunities for Change
S1 Ep2 | 6m 11s
Air Date: 04/10/24
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
Air Date: 04/10/24 | Rating: NR
Ari explores the potential of using mycelium-based materials for sustainable products.
Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 04/10/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 04/17/24
Ellen MacArthur advocates for a more sustainable, circular economy model.
Diverse and Impactful Storytelling to Reimagine Our Futures
S1 Ep3 | 9m 59s
Air Date: 04/17/24
Ari visits a VFX studio to witness how technology is expanding storytelling limits.
Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 04/17/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 04/24/24
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
Air Date: 04/24/24
Ari explores the powerful potential of AI to transform how we create art going forward.
Episode 4 Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/24/24 | Rating: TV-PG
What does it mean to be human in the 21st century?
The Power of Deliberative Democracy
S1 Ep5 | 8m 52s
Air Date: 05/01/24
Ari explores forms of deliberative democracy around the world that empower citizens.
The Future of Sustainable Housing
S1 Ep5 | 9m 35s
Air Date: 05/01/24
Ari explores better, more sustainable ways of living together going forward.
Future of 3D Printed Homes
S1 Ep5 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 05/01/24
3D printed homes pose a potential solution to addressing the growing housing crisis.
The Vital Importance of Better Infrastructure
S1 Ep5 | 3m 4s
Air Date: 05/01/24
Building better cities and transportation can influence human connection and cooperation.
Episode 5 Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 05/01/24 | Rating: TV-PG
How can we create futures that serve the needs of all people?
Innovative Ways to Grow Food and Repair Our Coral Reefs
S1 Ep6 | 9m 41s
Air Date: 05/08/24
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
Air Date: 05/08/24
Ari visits Iceland, a country powered entirely by renewables.
Visualizing A Better Future
S1 Ep6 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 05/08/24
The importance of visualizing success as we work towards building better futures.
Episode 6 Preview
S1 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 05/08/24 | Rating: TV-PG
The world-changing power of asking, “What if?”
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