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A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.

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1. Beyond the NowNow viewing2024-04-0353m8.0The series widens our perspective of time beyond our lifetimes and joins Ari Wallach as he embarks on a journey to seek the individuals and ideas that can shape a better, more sustainable future that each generation can build upon.
2. Chaos & Complexity2024-04-1054m8.0Ari explores the historically transformational moment we are currently living in, why it causes so many of us to feel overwhelmed and afraid, and how it actually offers unprecedented possibilities for new and exciting futures we can create together.
3. Once Upon a Time2024-04-1754m7.0How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible? From the dawn of time, stories are how humans have made sense of the world. This episode emphasizes the fundamental role stories play in our lives, our inclination towards dystopian narratives, and the potential for bigger, better stories to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.
4. Human2024-04-2454m7.0Ari explores the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and the need to create both a better world and a better humanity for life to flourish on this planet.
5. Together2024-05-0153m7.0Humans are inherently social and throughout history our unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. As we grow and evolve, the internal changes we enact have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities and societies.
6. Tomorrows2024-05-0850m7.0Examine the ways we often see the future as a rigid and singular concept rather than the multiple possible futures before us, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.

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Ari Wallach
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Is A Brief History of the Future available to watch online?

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How many seasons does A Brief History of the Future have?

A Brief History of the Future has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did A Brief History of the Future first air?

A Brief History of the Future first aired in 2024.

Is A Brief History of the Future still running?

A Brief History of the Future's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is A Brief History of the Future?

A Brief History of the Future is classified as Documentary.