The Best Articles in Future
The most useful articles and videos in Future from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Future Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Future by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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8 Sustainability ideas that will change the world
Diving into some of the most innovative ideas across retail, city planning, policy, technology and construction. Ideas that will truly change the way we thin...
Marc Andreessen - AI, Crypto, 1000 Elon Musks, Regrets, Vulnerabilities, & Managerial Revolution
My podcast with the brilliant Marc Andreessen is out!We discuss:- how AI will revolutionize software- whether NFTs are useless, & whether he should be fundin...
Shortcuts are killing humanity. It’s time to meet the alternative.
Short-term thinkers take shortcuts. Take the longpath instead, explains futurist Ari Wallach.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Everything is better than it used to be — or is it?
This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation.Subscribe ...
Hannah Ritchie: Are we the last generation
The word "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean for humanity to be sustainable? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behind…
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What is the biggest benefit technology will have on ageing and longevity?
Members of the Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity share ideas on how technology will enable people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages.
What Is The Future Of Cities?
As COVID-19 makes density a danger, we look at what's in store for cities.
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How to See The Future Like a Superforecaster
Predicting the future is a skill. Here's how it works.
«some people are uniquely better at predicting the future than others. They’re so good at it, in fact, that they are capable of beating betting markets. Tetlock calls these folks superforecasters.»
How to Protect Species and Save the Planet—at Once
A major new report calls on humanity to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises simultaneously. Here's what that might look like.
«HUMANITY IS STRUGGLING to contain two compounding crises: skyrocketing global temperatures and plummeting biodiversity. But people tend to tackle each problem on its own»
How to Plan Your Life When the Future Is Foggy at Best
Mapping out your goals quarter by quarter — or even week by week — can provide a sense of control.
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A Few Things I’m Pretty Sure About
You don’t have to know exactly what the future holds to know that some people will handle it better than others. Money can bring happiness but it also brings complexity, and complexity can quickly…
«The four most dangerous financial traits are: FOMO, an addiction to the appearance of certainty when none exists, impatience, and laziness.»
The Tragedy of Google Search
With a landmark antitrust trial under way, a giant of the modern web is buckling under its own weight.
DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI.
“This is a profound moment in the history of technology,” says Mustafa Suleyman.
First Google Search Result for Tiananmen Square “Tank Man” Is AI Generated Selfie
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The end of the Googleverse
The last 25 years of Google’s history can be boiled down to a battle against the Google bomb. Is the search engine finally losing to its hijackers?
Short Articles
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Is quantum computing hype or almost here?
Last spring, I attended a conference where a leading expert in quantum computing gave an overview talk about the state of her field. Afterward, over coffee, I asked her how long before we would have…
Five ways AI might destroy the world: ‘Everyone on Earth could fall over dead in the same…
Artificial intelligence is already advancing at a worrying pace. What if we don’t slam on the brakes? Experts explain what keeps them up at night
I’m a rational optimist. Here’s why I don’t believe in an AI doomsday.
We live in interesting times. The systems of today are powerful. They can write, paint, direct, plan, code, and even write passable prose. And with this explosion of capabilities, we also have an…
Governance of superintelligence
Now is a good time to start thinking about the governance of superintelligence—future AI systems dramatically more capable than even AGI.
The Web Won't Survive AI
The digital war of tomorrow pitches generative AI against digital ID
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Future.
Why AI Will Save the World
There's a full-blown moral panic about AI right now. But the real risk is losing the race to global AI technological superiority.
«Historically, every new technology that matters, from electric lighting to automobiles to radio to the Internet, has sparked a moral panic»
Five ways AI could improve the world: ‘We can cure all diseases, stabilise our climate, halt poverty’
It is not yet clear how the power and possibilities of AI will play out. Here are the best-case scenarios for how it might help us develop new drugs, give up dull jobs and live long, healthy lives
The Rediscovery of Circadian Rhythms
An explosion of interest in our internal clocks is helping people lead more balanced, productive and longer lives. But will it lead to societal change?
The third magic
A meditation on history, science, and AI
ChatGPT and the Future of the Professions
Professionals must learn to work with the machines or they will be replaced by them.
«ChatGPT and the Future of the Professions»
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Future, including:

Tim O'Reilly
Founder and CEO, O'Reilly Media. Watching the alpha geeks, sharing their stories, helping the future unfold. Didn't pay for a blue check, cannot make it go away
Benedict Evans
Trying to work out what's going on, and what happens next. Mostly tech.
World Economic Forum
The international organization for public private cooperation.
McKinsey & Company
Since 1926, the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. 130+ offices in 65+ countries.
BBC Future
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