Sep 1Neurotech: Rewiring the Future of Human Well-BeingBy Beatrice Erkers Imagine having the power to understand your brain, not in a vague or abstract sense, but with precise detail about how it works and how it can be optimized for your well-being. Welcome to the world of Neurotech! Neurotech, short for neurotechnology, refers to the diverse set…5 min read5 min read
Jul 21The Next Generation of Space ExplorationBy Beatrice Erkers, Foresight Institute When you find yourself staring into the night sky, do you ever wonder what exists beyond what the eye can see? Exploring space isn’t just about rocket ships and astronauts, or the thrill of venturing into the unknown. It’s also an intellectual journey, a pursuit…6 min read6 min read
Jul 19Biotechnology and the Potential for Aging ReversalBy Beatrice Erkers, Foresight Institute As we grow older, signs of aging — like wrinkles, grey hair, and a general decrease in vitality — are seen as inevitable parts of life. But what if they didn’t have to be? What if science could enable us to turn back the clock…5 min read5 min read
Jul 14A Closer Look at the Incredible Potential of Molecular MachinesBy Beatrice Erkers, Foresight Institute Just as we’ve built machines to help us move and shape the large-scale world around us, scientists are working on machines so tiny they function on the molecular level — and this could truly change everything. Just like a car engine or a windmill, these…5 min read5 min read
Oct 3, 2022Longtermism & Existential Hope: Why having hope for the longterm future mattersBy Beatrice Erkers, Foresight Institute We live at the beginning of history, and the future ahead of us is really, really big. That is, if we can get there. A look at today’s media invokes doom, slow demise, catastrophe, and existential angst. …Longtermism4 min readLongtermism4 min read
Jun 20, 2022A booster against Existential AngstBy Lou de Kerhuelvez, Foresight Institute Don’t give up, humans. A better world is possible, and it’s on us to build it — Drop by drop. Each month Foresight Institute drops a podcast episode and NFT artwork inspiring hope for the future, bounties to motivate positive action, and a digest…4 min read4 min read
Nov 23, 2021Growing tech trees for longevity, molecular machines, neurotech, computing, and spaceBy Aaron King and Allison Duettmann, Foresight Institute. Longevity: The First Tech Tree Aaron: I started playing the game series Civilization back when it was just called… Civilization. Back when there was a throne room (remember that?) and square tiles instead of hexagons. …Longevity4 min readLongevity4 min read