Gartner Futures Lab Podcast

The Art of the Long View

Episode Summary

Why think about the future today when it is so uncertain? In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, we explore plausible futures, including generative AI, bioengineering, scenario planning and science fiction with author and futurist, Peter Schwartz.

Episode Notes

In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with Peter Schwartz, author of “The Art of the Long View.” They explore the present and future including topics of generative AI, science fiction, geopolitics, scenario planning, bioengineering and a stretch scenario about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

• Schwartz discusses lessons learned over his storied career as a futurist and consultant. Some of these lessons learned include:
• Examining plausible futures makes us better decision makers today.
• Scenario planning drives us to ask more impactful questions.
• We must hire and promote talent based on inspiring ruthless curiosity.

This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone interested in the future’s impact on today.