Predict The FUTURE, Feel Ready for ANYTHING and Prepare for the World AHEAD | Jane McGonigal
In today\u2019s era of ever-accelerating change, it might seem impossible to predict the future with any degree of accuracy. Likewise, it might be easy to assume that the only way to do so is through sophisticated AI algorithms and data science.\nIncredibly, Jane McGonigal and her colleagues at Institute for the Future have been able to predict several of today\u2019s most disruptive trends as much as ten years in advance.\nThrough her innovative use of alternate reality games, hyper-specific journaling techniques, and something called \u201cfuture backcasting\u201d, Jane continues to not only lay out seemingly impossible future scenarios, but also help prepare people to be proactive in building the future they want to see.\nIf you like what you see in today\u2019s episode, then I highly encourage you to check out Jane\u2019s latest book, Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything\u2015Even Things That Seem Impossible Today\nOrder your copy by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3JwImO2\n\nCheck out our sponsors: \nAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for a 1 month FREE trial of Premium Membership. \nTextExpander: Go to textexpander.com/podcast and get 20% off your first year!\nSmileBrilliant: Use code IMPACT for 20% off site-wide at smilebrilliant.com\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n00:00 | Introduction\n01:40 | A New Approach to Futurism\n13:23 | The Psychology of Predicting the Future\n22:50 | Rehearsing Catastrophes\n32:56 | How to Practice for the Future\n38:18 | Crypto, Government, and Privacy\n48:31 | Future Backcasting\n53:54 | The Future of Web3 Gaming\n\nFollow Jane McGonigal:\nWebsite: https://janemcgonigal.com/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/avantgame\nLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3jpyRpj\nUrgent Optimists: https://urgentoptimists.org/\nOrder your copy of Imaginable: https://amzn.to/3JwImO2\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices