I’m pleased to announce the founding of Humanity 2050 (humanity2050.org). This new think tank will use ideas from my book, Thought++, and ideas from my course on “The World in 2050” to help find fresh ways of addressing some of the central challenges of the modern age – risks to our ecosystems, risks to the stability of our financial and political systems, risks that will arise with the widespread introduction of new forms of artificial intelligence.
At this stage, preliminary results are very encouraging: Case studies in my book – along with those explored in my blog, public lectures, and my course at Caltech – illustrate the power that comes from employing these new strategies. They show how Thought++ (these new ways of orchestrating thought) can help stimulate fresh ideas about the best ways to help ensure a livable human future. But – obviously – the real leverage, the real prospect for change, will only come as Thought++ is applied more widely, as potential solutions get tested, extended, revised, and used on a global scale.
I’m optimistic, but I know that this next stage of work will require a larger team, with a Board of Directors, with donors, and with new team members who have the vision and imagination and courage needed to see the world from a new perspective.
The institute is still in startup mode at the moment, but things are moving very rapidly. We’re aiming for a five-year, full-scale proof of principle using these new strategies. Please let us know if you may be able to help – at any stage and at any level. I’d be delighted to send a summary of our plans and would love to meet if you’re interested in getting more details (or have advice and suggestions about other strategies that could give added leverage to our efforts).
I hope we can work together and build a better world!