Summary
A brief introduction to unravelling complexity
A conversational, explorative, non-linear journey of the book’s title, a concept Whelan defines as “how we intentionally change in ways that grow our capacity to embody the insightful and liberated worlds we long for.” He explains at the outset that the book is meant to be perused, returned to, and jumped around more than once. There are fragments, reflections, thought experiments exercises, dialogues, assessments, facilitations—even a playlist. It’s a book for people interested in radical change who are willing to think expansively about what the future could look like or need help doing that kind of thinking.
About the Author
Mark M. Whelan, a luminary of the futurist genre, has been hailed as a visionary author of both fiction and non-fiction works. His formidable intellect and passion for emerging technology have earned him a place among the most respected thinkers in Silicon Valley. Mark has hosted workshops for some of the world’s most prestigious companies, including Apple, JP Morgan, and the UKTI at Stanford. His work has been published in the Huffington Post and his first book, “How to Use Science Fiction for Future Forecasting,” has garnered critical acclaim for its unique insights into the evolution of the futurist movement. Drawing on his experience consulting in Silicon Valley for 12 years and his time at a technology ventures incubator in Los Alamos, Mark writes about artificial intelligence, drones, blockchain, and space technology. A dual citizen of the UK and Ireland, he has lived in some of the world’s most vibrant cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Lisbon, Mexico City, and Sydney.