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The Best Episodes of A Brief History of the Future

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A Brief History of the Future is a unique six-part 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

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    A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 2 - Chaos & Complexity
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Chaos & Complexity

    S1:E2

    Ari explores the historically transformational moment we are currently living in, why it causes so many of us to feel overwhelmed and afraid, and how it actually offers unprecedented possibilities for new and exciting futures we can create together.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 1 - Beyond the Now
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Beyond the Now

    S1:E1

    The series widens our perspective of time beyond our lifetimes and joins Ari Wallach as he embarks on a journey to seek the individuals and ideas that can shape a better, more sustainable future that each generation can build upon.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 5 - Together
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Together

    S1:E5

    Humans are inherently social and throughout history our unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. As we grow and evolve, the internal changes we enact have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities and societies.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 4 - Human
    6.6/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Human

    S1:E4

    Ari explores the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and the need to create both a better world and a better humanity for life to flourish on this planet.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 6 - Tomorrows
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Tomorrows

    S1:E6

    Examine the ways we often see the future as a rigid and singular concept rather than the multiple possible futures before us, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Brief History of the Future Season 1 Episode 3 - Once Upon a Time
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Once Upon a Time

    S1:E3

    How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible? From the dawn of time, stories are how humans have made sense of the world. This episode emphasizes the fundamental role stories play in our lives, our inclination towards dystopian narratives, and the potential for bigger, better stories to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chaos & Complexity" is the best rated episode of "A Brief History of the Future". It scored 7.8/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beyond the Now".