The Human Future: A Case for Optimism

The Human Future: A Case for Optimism

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Director:John D. Boswell
Length:32 minutes
Genre:Document

Director: John D. Boswell

Change is coming. Humanity is entering a turbulent new era, unprecedented in both Earth and human history. To survive the coming centuries and fulfill our potential as a species, we will have to overcome the biggest challenges we have ever faced, from extreme climate change, to rogue AI, to the inevitable death of the Sun itself. The headlines make our chances look bleak. But when you look at our history and our tenacity, it's clear that humanity is uniquely empowered to rise to the challenges we face. Being optimistic is not only justified, it's a powerful weapon in the fight for a higher future.

Length: 32 min

Year: 2024

Country of origin:

  • United states of America

Director: John D. Boswell

Change is coming. Humanity is entering a turbulent new era, unprecedented in both Earth and human history. To survive the coming centuries and fulfill our potential as a species, we will have to overcome the biggest challenges we have ever faced, from extreme climate change, to rogue AI, to the inevitable death of the Sun itself. The headlines make our chances look bleak. But when you look at our history and our tenacity, it's clear that humanity is uniquely empowered to rise to the challenges we face. Being optimistic is not only justified, it's a powerful weapon in the fight for a higher future.

Year: 2024

Country of origin:

  • United states of America