Welcome to a garden of explorations into better future states 🌻
Future State is a documentation of ideas and explorations of what a better future could look like. It is a state that, in theory, might exist.
I believe that the strongest opportunities for possibility lie at the intersection of science, emerging technology, and people. This is where invention, startups, innovation, creation occurs. This point is what I call the future state.
Specific topics I enjoy thinking about and will likely frequently cover are:
Science, Technology, and People
Science: neuroscience, biology, gut microbiome, knowledge sharing, translational research, FROs (focused research organizations), DeSci (decentralized science)
Emerging technology: blockchain, crypto, AI (artificial intelligence), AR/VR/XR (augmented, virtual, & experiential reality), the metaverse, digitization, digital transformation
People: community building, belonging, connection, organizational design, personality, psychology, experience, DAOs, network states, future of work, human centered design
*This is a non-exhaustive list. For example, nature will likely also be a frequent theme because, well, nature is incredible.
What you can expect: Lots of "what if..." explorations of better future states stemming from experiences I've recently had, reflections on the past, or something new I learned mixed with internet findings (e.g. articles, models, apps, stories, etc), which I call snippets.
When you subscribe you can select how often we connect:
Daily Musings - short form posts covering a potentially better future state
This is great for daily inspiration to help drive your own explorations of better future states.
Weekly Recaps - a snapshot of the previous week's musings, snippets, and high level reflections
This is a good option for setting intentional time to think about your own future state (and to keep your inbox cleaner throughout the week)
Disclaimer
Throughout these thought experiments, ideas will be proposed and then may (will) be debunked as new information arises. They might range from speculative concepts without a solid foundation to ideas that are nearly universally accepted as truth. I am exploring a future that could be. It is a public documentation of my own understanding of creating a better future and how I might be able to play a role in that creation. In this fluid experiment, I don't necessarily claim to align with or be "right" in anything that is posted, I simply am exploring the possibility of if it were true. Additionally, any thoughts shared do not represent any organizations I am connected to or part of.
It will evolve. As I explore the Future State of this newsletter/blog, it will evolve. Sharing feedback, reflections, inspiration, or snippets you think I might find interesting help me in this journey.
My Why:
I believe systems thrive on efficient interconnectivity. Continuously documenting my thought processes on what a better future can look like will allow me to:
1. Sharpen my intellectual and critical thinking abilities through writing
2. Connect more effectively with other like-minded people by posting publicly
3. Grow efficiently by having a history of how my capacities have developed
I see each new post as a seed I am planting in an intellectual garden growing towards a better future. If you want to support this, I would love to engage with you.
How to Engage: To get the most (and help me make the most) of this
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With that, welcome to my garden of mental explorations into what a better Future State could be.
- Erin Magennis 🌻
