The foundation of our lives – power, society, trust – are at a tipping point globally. From media corporations losing protections and power, a lack of accountability in politics and the authoritarian creep, to immigration and governance in the digital age, the world is shifting, and there’s never been a better time to re-address how civilization actually works. 

In an age dominated by algorithms and platforms, in a time of weakening trust in governments and increased surveillance, who should really hold the keys to our future?  

Thanks to health tech, wearables, GLP-1s and AI-assisted medicine, we’re living longer than ever. But in a world where life extends beyond 100 years, how will future society look? 

Life looks bleak in the news cycle, but film, music and art can still help us connect across borders. What can we do collectively to converge together and create positive change? 

You already know your algorithm is dominated by derivative sludge. How can the creator economy, digital marketing, advertising and brands generate true human connection? 

Whatever tech companies tell you, there's more to the future than AI. Across space, frontier technology, gaming, and robotics, these are definitive products of the future. 

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