E105: The Future Is Not to Be Predicted, But Imagined — with Carsten Beck
Description
In this Perception Paradox episode, futurist Carsten Beck joins Zivile Einikyte to explore why the future isn’t something to predict — but to imagine.
Together, they unpack how AI, diversity, and foresight are reshaping the way we think about progress, power, and human agency.
This conversation isn’t about crystal-ball predictions — it’s about designing futures worth living in.
About Carsten
Carsten Beck is a futurist at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS) — a non-profit think tank working globally with foresight and scenario processes. CIFS collaborates with both public and private organizations, from the UN and Fortune 500 companies to local schools and communities.
With over 30 years of experience across 30+ countries, Carsten has been helping organizations make sense of change and shape better futures.
Learn more about CIFS here: www.cifs.dk.
Connect with Carsten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-beck-7519211/
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🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/
🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters
00:00 The Concept of No Future
02:14 AI and the Future of Foresight
03:48 The Role of AI in Foresight
04:01 Evolution of Foresight Practices
06:41 The Importance of Foresight in Today's World
08:43 Diversity of Voices in Foresight Discussions
11:09 Navigating Polarization and Finding Common Ground
12:57 Optimism Amidst Challenges: A Global Perspective
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