The Context: Thinking The Unthinkable

Episode 17 May 22, 2020 00:18:22
The Context: Thinking The Unthinkable
The Context Podcast - David Orban
The Context: Thinking The Unthinkable

May 22 2020 | 00:18:22

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Show Notes

Even if you are not a science fiction author, you are now living in a science fictional world, where your daily life is unthinkable.

If you were to meet yourself from four months ago, and give updates, even in vague terms about today, you would not believe what you are hearing.

However, in a new environment, where extreme variability makes scenarios with low probability become real, being able to anticipate, and potentially to plan for the unthinkable is a valuable skill.

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