In a forward-looking talk, author Bina Venkataraman answers a pivotal question of our time: How can we secure our future and do right by future generations? She parses the mistakes we make when imagining the future of our lives, businesses and communities, revealing how we can reclaim our innate foresight. What emerges is a surprising case for hope -- and a path to becoming the "good ancestors" we long to be.

Bina Venkataraman: The power to think ahead in a reckless age

The power to think ahead in a reckless age

Modern society's focus on the immediate undermines our ability to think ahead, jeopardizing the legacy of future generations.

Failing to value future implications over present gains, in fields from farming to finance, erodes our 'mental time travel' ability.

Adopting tools of foresight, like creating shared resources or learning from history, can steer societies towards sustainable futures.