This podcast episode explores the use of future forecasting games and social simulations to predict behavior and responses during crises. It emphasizes the importance of embracing unconventional ideas and disrupting normalcy bias to drive transformative change. The episode also delves into the impact of younger voters, predicting irrational decision-making, and the benefits of imagining future scenarios. It discusses the significance of rehearsing success, playing with scenarios, and exploring specificity in scenario planning. Additionally, it touches on the potential rise of central bank digital currency, the competing values of privacy and transparency, future backcasting, and the potential of Web3 gaming. The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges of achieving interoperability in building a singular metaverse.
