Kirk Citron
Futurist & Communicator | Decoding the Long-Term Future
Most recently at TED in 2010.
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Kirk Citron is a renowned futurist who has dedicated his career to decoding the long-term future. As the founder of Long Now Foundation, he explores how humanity can think and plan on the scale of centuries, not just years.
Citron's TED talks have reached millions, challenging audiences to consider the cascading impacts of today's technological, social, and environmental changes. With a background in journalism and science communication, he provides a uniquely accessible framework for understanding future trends and their implications.
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And now, the real news
How many of today's headlines will matter in 100 years? 1000? Kirk Citron's "Long News" project collects stories that not only matter today, but will resonate for decades -- even centuries -- to come. At TED2010, he highlights recent headlines with the potential to shape our future.
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