FARSIGHT Reads
FARSIGHT Reads
Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)
Unfolding futures in all their kaleidoscopic complexity. Narrated articles from FARSIGHT, a quarterly publication by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
Treacherous Utopia
‘Longtermism’ has emerged as one of the most influential ideas of our time. But is it safeguarding or sabotaging our common future? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Authors: Casper Skovgaard Petersen & August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Apr 24, 2024
14 min
The Shape and Size of Wellbeing
Youth attitudes towards the future are increasingly polarised across the world. Could demographic change provide us with an answer as to why? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg (audio generated by ElevenLabs) Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Apr 15, 2024
14 min
Lunar Power Play
The world’s most populated country is throwing their weight into the space race – but is India a genuine contender? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Lena Hunter Narrator: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Apr 4, 2024
12 min
No Children of Men
Chemicals are among the primary causes for dwindling sperm counts worldwide. How severe is the global male fertility crisis, and can an impending ‘spermpocalypse’ be avoided? To find out we spoke with two renowned fertility researchers. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Casper Skovgaard Petersen Narrator: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Mar 25, 2024
9 min
Space for the Few
With recreational spaceflight taking off, onlookers are questioning whether something so grand can ever be for the many. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Artemis Karagkouni Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Mar 4, 2024
8 min
Hope - The Pillar That Holds Up the World
Although we may acknowledge the importance of hope in an age that seems plagued by perpetual crisis, is hope genuinely practical, and if it is, what makes it so? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Sean Pillot de Chenecey Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Feb 16, 2024
7 min
Technology Leading on Sexuality
From vibrators to sex bots, technology can be a force of sexual liberation, or a tool used to strengthen existing norms and taboos. How might it change what happens behind closed bedroom doors? Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute. Author: Jasmin Cramon Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Feb 5, 2024
9 min
Stardust and Dollar Signs
As the mineral-rich wealth of the cosmos is gloated at from Earth, actors are racing towards extracting, as well as regulating, its resources. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Thor Svanholm Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Jan 26, 2024
10 min
Europe in Space
An interview with Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Chairman of the European Space Policy Institute. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: August Leo Liljenberg Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Jan 12, 2024
16 min
Farewell to the Astronaut?
Why there will always be a need for manned space exploration missions, regardless of technological advances in robotics and AI. Subscribe to FARSIGHT by becoming a Futures Member at the Institute Author: Josh Sims Narration: August Leo Liljenberg Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Jan 3, 2024
11 min
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