In this episode, I sit down with Mathias Behn Bjørnhof to explore the stories we tell about the future and how those stories shape the world we build.Mathias, founder of Anticipate, works in strategic foresight and futures thinking, a field that challenges us to move beyond prediction and into possibility. Drawing from his background in anthropology and systems change, he walks us through eight Megatrends shaping our world. Going from Blurry Realities, AI, and Wealth Polarization to Health Optimization and New Urban Paradigms.Together we explore what it means to be active participants in our tomorrow, how imagination can become infrastructure, and why optimism, empathy, and grounded inquiry are crucial tools for navigating complexity.Whether you're a futurist, a strategist, or simply curious about where things are headed, this episode is a rich, honest invitation to reflect on what’s possible and who gets to decide.→ Listen & subscribe on your favorite platform→ on Substack → Connect with Mathias: Anticipate | LinkedIn→ Megatrend Report Thank you for listening. This is just the beginning.Chapters00:00 Understanding Change Through Megatrends02:59 The Role of Empathy in Future Studies05:58 Personal Journey to Strategic Foresight09:10 Optimism and Human Potential12:02 The Nature of Idealism and Pragmatism15:02 Identity and Entrepreneurial Growth17:56 Contextualizing Change with Megatrends20:58 Exploring the Eight Megatrends23:59 The Impact of Urban Transformation26:52 Navigating Liquid Lifestyles29:53 Blurring Realities and Information Manipulation32:45 The Artificial Revolution36:14 Addressing Collapsing Ecosystems38:59 Wealth Polarization and Its Implications41:47 The Future of Governance and AI44:06 The Role of AI in Society48:46 Personal Reflections on Meaning and Purpose52:01 The Future of Work and Human Agency58:33 Authenticity in the Age of AI01:01:01 The Impact of Technology on Food and Health01:10:25 Imagining Regenerative Cities01:20:09 Agency and the Future of Society01:30:53 The Future of Mental Health and Well-Being01:36:38 Ancient Wisdom and Future Insights01:42:41 Organizational Futures and Strategic Foresight01:50:44 Navigating Change in a Rapidly Evolving World01:57:39 The Search for Meaning in Modern Society

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