GUIDES TO THE FUTURE

The Thought Leaders featured here bring their perspectives on the long-view and their expertise in new practices to guide us toward a healthier future for the human family.

These dedicated thinkers are deeply studied in their field. Each brings a meaningful view on how to think about our forward directions. Their presentations are featured in our American Imagination YouTube channel. It is in your interest to set aside some time to learn from their important ideas for our future and generations going forward.

Dr. David Grinspoon, Astrobiologist, a Planetary Perspective

An astrobiologist studies planets and the potential for life on others as well as life on our own. With his professional awareness of broad spans of time, Dr. Grinspoon takes you on a brief journey back into our planetary history then forward to our present inflection point and his advocacy for a new intentionality; for thoughtful human interaction not upon the Earth, but in alignment with its systems, a human maturing to create what he calls Terra Sapiens or a “wise earth”.

Bill Reed, Principal, Regenesis, Practitioner of Regenerative Design & Performance

Regenerative design takes its ‘instructions’ from nature. As a practice, it moves beyond silos to integrated systems design. Bill Reed’s work is in the built environment where he views development through the lens of its capacity to “heal the world”. He thinks in terms of living systems where regenerative design can evolve inherent potential of people and nature in harmony. His presentation clearly highlights steps beyond current practice and their value to revitalizing communities and creating a healthier world.