Ideas change everything

How to see the future coming — and prepare for it

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Jane McGonigal |

TEDNext 2024

• October 2024

As a futurist who helps people prepare for all different kinds of possibilities, Jane McGonigal thinks we overuse words like "unthinkable" and "unimaginable." She introduces three hypothetical scenarios, showing how you can foster the ability to think creatively, anticipate new risks and feel ready for whatever the future may hold. (Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks)

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As a futurist who helps people prepare for all different kinds of possibilities, Jane McGonigal thinks we overuse words like "unthinkable" and "unimaginable." She introduces three hypothetical scenarios, showing how you can foster the ability to think creatively, anticipate new risks and feel ready for whatever the future may hold. (Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks)

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Created in collaboration with Ignite Talks

This talk was created for TEDNext 2024 in collaboration with the global public speaking community Ignite Talks.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

Read our curation guidelines.

Take part in upcoming Institute for the Future events, classes and workshops — in person and online.

Develop your own future imagination leadership skills and participate in social simulations in the IFTF learning community, Urgent Optimists.