What kind of ancestor do you want to be? with visionary futurist Adah Parris | Firestarters

Adah Parris has been called one of the most important futurists in the world by Forbes. In this fascinating episode she discusses the importance of paying attention to connections and patterns and how this can help us to navigate the relationship we have with ourselves, others, our environment and the future. She talks about learning from a broad range of inputs from ancient civilisations to nature, and in the midst of uncertainty the need for self-awareness, getting uncomfortable and to undertake your own 'vision quest'
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00:00: Introduction
01:02: What kind of ancestor do you want to be?
08:25: The origins of blockchain and its relation to nature
11:23: Why leaders need to slow down
15:15: Navigating uncertainty
17:32: Guiding individual leaders in their vision quest
19:50: The importance of self-awareness
22:10: Focusing on patterns rather than trends
27:00: Belonging in the digital age
31:05: Sources of inspiration