A Brief History of the Future

Beyond the Now

The 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.

Beyond the Now

53m

The 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.

Previews + Extras

  • Employing Long-Term Thinking to Empower Better Solutions: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Employing Long-Term Thinking to Empower Better Solutions

    S1 E1 - 10m

    Exploring the vital importance of long-term thinking, Bren Smith shares his journey from a traditional fisherman to an ocean farmer who grows kelp and promotes sustainable practices. He discusses the versatility of kelp, its potential uses, and the need to bridge the gap between land and sea farming.

  • Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Groundbreaking Clean Energy Technologies

    S1 E1 - 8m 29s

    Ari explores an ancient cathedral in Spain and emphasizes the need for "cathedral thinking" — building beautiful things that will last far beyond our own lifetimes. Later, Ari travels to Morocco where a massive solar power plant is supplying renewable energy to a significant portion of the country.

  • Episode 1 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1 Preview

    S1 E1 - 30s

    The 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.

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