TED: 3 ways to plan for the (very) long term | Ari Wallach

The speaker discusses the concept of 'futuring' and the pervasive issue of short-termism in society. They highlight the limitations of current mental models and the need for a shift towards long-term thinking. The introduction of 'longpath' as a practice is proposed, emphasizing transgenerational, future, and telos thinking. The speaker argues for a broader perspective on future challenges, beyond technological solutions, and encourages a focus on moral evolution and long-term goals.

What role does technology play in our current understanding of the future, according to the speaker?

What does the speaker mean by 'telos thinking' and its importance?

What is your personal interpretation of the speaker's concept of 'long path'?

In what ways does the speaker believe we can make a difference in addressing major issues?