FTI: Dream Big, Think Deep: What Kind of World Should We Create?

About this event

A Free Thinker Institute Collaborative Brainstorming Event What would the world look like if we could make it dramatically better—not just for ourselves, but for humanity and future generations? At this interactive Free Thinker Institute event, we'll put our collective imagination and critical thinking skills to work, brainstorming bold, exciting, ambitious long-term goals for the world. But there's a catch: "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!" It's easy to imagine a better world. It's harder to think through the unintended consequences of getting exactly what we want. Together, we'll explore questions like: • What extraordinary achievements should humanity aspire to over the next 50, 100, or even 1,000 years? • What would a truly flourishing civilization look like? • How might we eliminate suffering, expand opportunity, strengthen communities, or unlock human potential? • What seemingly impossible goals might become achievable through science, technology, cooperation, and creative thinking? • If we actually achieved our goals, what unintended consequences might follow? • How can we make sure our vision of a better world really is better for everyone? This isn't a debate about what's politically feasible today. It's an invitation to think beyond conventional limitations, challenge assumptions, build on each other's ideas, and imagine futures worth striving for. We'll practice the art of dreaming big while thinking critically—because the most worthwhile goals deserve both extraordinary ambition and extraordinary care. Come curious. Come imaginative. Come ready to challenge your own thinking. Together, let's envision a future worth creating! This event kicks off an exciting series in which we'll first envision the future we want to create, then identify the obstacles and problems standing in our way, and finally collaborate on innovative solutions to overcome those challenges and turn our boldest aspirations into reality! Here’s our legal notice: Recording and Media Release Notice For valuable consideration received, by joining this event I hereby grant Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to record, use, reproduce, edit, modify, publish, distribute, display, transmit, and otherwise exploit any and all Zoom recordings, photographs, audio recordings, screenshots, and other media captured during the event, in whole or in part, for trade, advertising, educational, promotional, commercial, or any other lawful purpose, in any media now known or hereafter developed. I further grant Free Thinker Institute the right to alter, edit, combine, crop, or otherwise modify such recordings without restriction. I hereby release and discharge Free Thinker Institute and its legal representatives and assigns from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to such recordings and uses. Except as expressly authorized in writing by Free Thinker Institute, attendees may not record, copy, reproduce, distribute, rebroadcast, livestream, transmit, publish, display, excerpt, edit, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any portion of the event or its recordings. Unauthorized recording, publication, posting, sharing, or redistribution of any portion of the event, including on YouTube, social media platforms, websites, podcasts, or other media channels, is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement and a violation of these event terms. Free Thinker Institute reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable law, including the right to seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, statutory damages, attorneys' fees where permitted, and any other available legal or equitable remedies. By attending the event, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to these terms.