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In the 14th century, Ibn Khaldûn opined that history moves in a cyclical formation, governed by the deterioration and rebirth of dynasties and civilisations. Other macrohistorians since have attempted to parse the rhythm of history. Grand historical narratives promise a future we can see coming. That is both their attraction and their defect.Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute.Author: Casper Skovgaard PetersenNarration: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI)Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

The history of ideas is a history of error. Prominent scientists once believed people lived on the surface of suns — a view we now find absurd. But folly comes in many forms, and its history may be less a catalogue of embarrassments than an unlikely guide to how far we have yet to go.Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Thomas MoynihanNarrator: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI)Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

The 20th century French philosopher Gilbert Simondon believed that humankind harbours a primitive and xenophobic attitude to the technologies it creates. Today, we are surrounded by conversations about acceleration and automation, with the philosopher’s thought offering a uniquely provocative take on alienation in the futureSubscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the InstituteAuthor: August Leo LiljenbergNarrator: August Leo LiljenbergPublished by the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies

On the long history and possible future of Europe's uneasy relationship to American automation.Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute.Author: Tallulah RichardsNarration: August Leo Liljenberg (with ElevenLabs AI)Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

After a long summer break, FARSIGHT co-hosts Casper and August get meta with the Swedish superfuturist, Anders Sandberg, in the studio, reflecting on the future of their profession.What kinds of societal conditions give rise to successful futurists? How has the role of the futurist changed over the past few decades? In what ways might using AI in futures studies either aid (or inhibit) the core tenets of working with the unknown?Hosts: Casper Skovgaard Petersen & August Leo LiljenbergGuest: Anders SandbergSubscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the InstitutePublished by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies