Showing results for "What Next" in Philosophy

At some point in the 1980s we gave up on the future. Before then, we imagined wonderful days to come, free from disease, work and want, in television series like Star Trek or events such as the 1939 Futurama World Fair. When we look ahead now, we tell dystopian stories of environmental collapse, zombie plagues and the end of civilisation. If it is true that we have to imagine the future before we build it, then this is deeply worrying. 

Confront the anxiety of mortality and transform grief into peace with practical Buddhist mindfulness. Whether you are navigating the sorrow of a recent loss or struggling with the fear of aging, these teachings offer a calming, compassionate refuge. Discover how embracing impermanence unlocks a...

Comedian Emma Arnold chats with guests about their near death experiences and opinions on the afterlife.

Carl and Becca love anything that's set in the future. In this podcast, they review books, films, music - any kind of fiction that takes place ahead of now. Can we learn anything about tomorrow from the stories of today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every day, scientists conduct pioneering experiments with the potential to transform how we live. Yet it isn't every day you hear from the scientists themselves! Now, award-winning author Jim Al-Khalili and his team of top-notch experts explain how today's earthshaking discoveries will shape our world tomorrow - and beyond. Pull back the curtain on genomics, robotics, AI, the Internet of Things, synthetic biology, transhumanism, interstellar travel, colonization of the solar system, teleportation, and much more.