Noah Raford is an applied futurist, or a person who studies trends—technological, economic, demographic, and political—and then works within institutions to take those trends into account. He helps guide governments and other organizations in their policy decision-making process when it comes to future-thinking Technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Noah believes the potential of AI is huge and it can help even the most dysfunctional failed states. In addition to discussing AI, Noah also accurately predicted the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as advising organizations on how to prepare for the future, not just technologically but emotionally.
Lauren Goode is a reporter and tech columnist who asked Noah about his work as a futurist. Noah offered an insight into how he views climate change: we cannot stop it, we can only be prepared for it. With this perspective, Noah is also a kind of ‘future therapist’, someone who helps us be mentally prepared for the future.
This article mentions both Noah Raford and Lauren Goode. Noah Raford is an applied futurist and environmental futurist, who is well-versed in the impact of technological, economic, political and environmental trends on our lives. He tasks himself with helping institutions and governments come to terms with the potential of AI, leading them in the right direction in terms of decision-making and policy-making. Meanwhile, Lauren Goode is a reporter and tech columnist who asked Noah about his knowledge of the future. She aimed to understand his outlook on the future and how he can help us be emotionally and mentally prepared for what’s to come.
