A Brief History of the Future
A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part PBS documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part PBS documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them. Hosted by renowned futurist Ari Wallach, the show invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope, and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Beyond the Now
Wed, Apr 3, 2024
Join Ari Wallach on his journey to seek the individuals and ideas that can shape a better, more sustainable future for each generation to build upon.
Episode 2
Chaos & Complexity
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Why are many of us feeling overwhelmed and afraid in this historically transformational moment in time? Ari Wallach explores how this current moment offers unprecedented possibilities for new and needed futures we can create together.
Episode 3
Once Upon a Time
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
How do stories shape the boundaries of belief about what is possible? Ari Wallach dives into the fundamental role storytelling plays in our lives and their potential to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.
Episode 4
Human
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
Episode 5
Together
Wed, May 1, 2024
Throughout history, humans' unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. Ari Wallach explores the internal changes we enact that have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities, and societies.
Episode 6
Tomorrows
Wed, May 8, 2024
Ari Wallach examines the ways we often see the concept of the future, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
