Future Lives Matter: The Longpath Mindset with Ari Wallach | Rich Roll Podcast

Better Futures

Ari Wallach emphasizes the importance of envisioning better futures to counteract the pervasive negativity in media. He discusses his upcoming docu-series, A Brief History of the Future, which aims to explore and visualize positive future scenarios using innovative techniques like VFX and CGI 1. Rich Roll and Ari also talk about the need for a dedicated U.S. Department of the Future to proactively shape long-term goals and moral direction, rather than reacting to immediate crises 2.

The future is washing over us right now, as opposed to us thinking of the future as a verb. It's something that we actually create and do in an applied way.

--- Ari Wallach

   

True Legacy

Redefining legacy involves more than just leaving behind material wealth or having one's name on a building. Ari Wallach argues that true legacy is built through everyday interactions and the ripple effects they create over time 3. He stresses the importance of empathy and continuous effort in creating a meaningful, long-lasting impact 4.

Empathy is not a fixed trait. Empathy is a muscle. It can be learned.

--- Ari Wallach