TED: Why we need to imagine different futures | Anab Jain

The video explores the concept of multiple possible futures and how we can experience them today. It discusses projects like Drone Aviary, which examines the role of drones in urban settings, and the use of future air samples to influence energy policy. The video also delves into the implications of genetic data usage and the need to prepare for climate change by developing tools and attitudes that inspire action. The overarching theme is the importance of connecting our present actions to future consequences and actively participating in shaping a desirable future.

What is the main goal of the speaker's work in exploring futures?

• To predict the exact future

• To travel to different futures

• To avoid any future changes

• To create tools connecting present and future selves

What does the speaker believe is necessary for creating a desirable future?

• Relying on government policies

• Active participation and connection with future selves

• Focusing solely on technology

• Ignoring current challenges

In the Drone Aviary project, what was a key challenge faced during experimentation?

• Public opposition

• Legal restrictions

• Technical difficulties with drones

• Lack of funding

What does the term 'Bregret' refer to?

• A futuristic city

• A new technology

• A feeling of regret after voting for Brexit

• A type of drone

What is the speaker's view on the future?

• It is predetermined and unchangeable

• It is a foreign land

• It is irrelevant to our present

• It is shaped by our actions today

How did the UAE government respond after experiencing the future air quality simulation?

• They banned all cars

• They invested in renewable energy

• They increased fossil fuel usage

• They ignored the simulation

What was the fictional lawsuit in the medical genomics project about?

• Environmental pollution

• Patent infringement on a new technology

• Unauthorized genetic modification

• Illegal use of drones

What is the focus of the experiment related to climate change?

• Creating new genetic technologies

• Preparing for scarcity and climate challenges

• Exploring a future of abundance

• Developing new drones

What technique is used in the food computer experiment?

• Aeroponics

• Aquaponics

• Fogponics

• Hydroponics

What is the purpose of creating a room from the future?

• To showcase luxury living

• To demonstrate futuristic technology

• To create a tangible experience of future challenges

• To sell futuristic products