FARSIGHT Neurofutures w/ Kerstin Preuschoff and Ewa Lombard
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May 8, 2025 Kerstin Preuschoff and Ewa Lombard are neuroscientists at LUCID in Geneva, specializing in decision-making and uncertainty. They dive into how our brains envision the future and why some cultures handle uncertainty better than others. The duo discusses the emotional influences on decision-making and diverse cultural perspectives on time. They also explore the creative limitations of adults versus children, the impact of optimism on mental health, and the intriguing phenomenon of aphantasia, revealing the complexities of our cognitive processes.
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Brain's Preference for Familiar Futures
- The brain prefers familiar scenarios due to energy efficiency.
- This leads to availability bias and resistance to imagining new futures.
Harness Group Diversity
- Use diverse groups to overcome individual biases in futures thinking.
- Embrace openness and listen to different perspectives for better scenario creation.
Children's Creative Future Thinking
- Children's future imagination stems from creativity, not past memories.
- They freely envision present desires without constraints adults impose.