The Patterning of Hope

Ep 4. Time, Imagination & Future Consciousness

The Patterning of Hope

Show Notes

Could future consciousness be understood as being a memory of the future? In this fourth episode in The Patterning of Hope series, Yasu and Bill explore the power of imagination in supporting life to unfold in new ways, working with the potential of the present moment. They also discuss if there is an optimal timescale for dreams and visions, how to attune to the timeline for our ambitions, and how looking back can help us look forward. Plus how old Bill thinks he will be when his dream comes to life! Links:

Sharpe, B., Hodgson, A. (2017). Anticipation in Three Horizons. In: Poli, R. (eds) Handbook of Anticipation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31737-3_82-1

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