In the second half of our two-part special, Simon Waller and Dr Jason Fox continue their exploration of the future of continuity—this time shifting the focus from the machine to life itself.
Set in the same imagined world of 2043, this scenario envisions a future where humans have reclaimed agency, hard work is meaningful, and governance is grounded in decentralised, transparent systems designed in service to all of life. Together, Simon and Jason dive into the value of scenario planning, the role of friction and creativity in shaping resilient futures, and what it means to lead a quest in times of ambiguity.
This is a future shaped not by optimisation—but by agency.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Gamification often oversimplifies complex human behaviours in organisational settings.
- Leadership is better understood as an ongoing quest than a fixed roadmap.
- Embracing uncertainty is essential for navigating the future.
- Blockchain can provide transparent, decentralised systems for governance.
- Trust minimisation enables secure collaboration in anonymous digital environments.
- Friction can create depth, meaning, and connection in our experiences.
- Being in service to life means valuing all living systems, not just human ones.
- Scenarios should spark dialogue, not provide definitive answers.
- Diverse systems—ecological and social—are more resilient than monocultures.
- Privacy should be a societal default, not a privilege.
GUEST:
Dr Jason Fox
https://www.drjasonfox.com/