THE HUMAN FUTURE: A Case for Optimism

Soundtrack: https://melodysheep.bandcamp.com/albu... Patreon:   / melodysheep   Change is coming. Humanity is entering a turbulent new era, unprecedented in both Earth and Human history. To survive the coming centuries and fulfill our potential as a species, we will have to overcome the biggest challenges we have ever faced, from extreme climate change, to rogue A.I., to the inevitable death of the sun itself.

The headlines make our chances look bleak. But when you look at our history and our tenacity, it's clear that humanity is uniquely empowered to rise to the challenges we face.

If we succeed, our potential is cosmic in scale. Incredible prosperity is within our reach. Being optimistic is not only justified, it's a powerful weapon in the fight for a higher future.
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Story, visual effects, music & Sound by melodysheep (John D. Boswell)
Narrated by Will Crowley

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