Martin Rees - On the Future: Prospects for Humanity

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees. Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes—good and bad—are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. Nesta’s in conversation series continues in 2019 with Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, Master of Trinity College and Director of the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University, who joined Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive at Nesta, on Wednesday 20 March. Based on his recent book, On the future: Prospects for humanity, Martin offered fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology helping the audience to understand the critical issues that will define the humanity on Earth and beyond.