A Brief History of a Perfect Future

A Brief History
of a Perfect Future

“A Brief History of a Perfect Future presents us with a rare gift in this era of pervasive negativity, anonymous grousing, and divisiveness. It offers a positive and optimistic view of our future, grounded in facts and the lessons of history. It is both inspirational and aspirational on how we can be proactive to make this vision a reality. Highly recommended! Reading it should put a spring in your step and a smile on your face!”

— Bran Ferren, Chief Creative Officer, Applied Minds, and former President of Research and Development, The Walt Disney Company

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Chunka Mui

Chunka Mui is a futurist and innovation advisor who helps design and stress test organizational missions and strategies aimed at making the world a much better place. He is cofounder of and partner in the Future Histories Group. He is also the coauthor of four other books, including Billion Dollar Lessons and Unleashing the Killer App.

Paul B. Carroll

Paul B. Carroll was an award- winning journalist who spent 17 years as a reporter and editor at The Wall Street Journal. As a cofounder of and partner in the Future Histories Group, Paul now helps organizations shape their futures. He is the author or coauthor of five other books, including Big Blues: The Unmaking of IBM and Billion Dollar Lessons.

Tim Andrews

Tim Andrews is a technology leader in Booz Allen Hamilton’s Civilian Services business. He’s an expert in emerging technology and innovation, and large scale system design and development. Tim helps advance client missions through pragmatic use of leading edge technology.

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"“A Brief History of a Perfect Future” presents us with a rare gift in this era of pervasive negativity, anonymous grousing, and divisiveness. It offers a positive and optimistic view of our future, grounded in facts and the lessons of history. It is both inspirational and aspirational on how we can be proactive to make this vision a reality. Highly recommended! Reading it should put a spring in your step and a smile on your face!”"

"“A Brief History of a Perfect Future” takes a future-back approach in which commonly perceived constraints on the future state are released, permitting the starting point of that perfect future. I really liked the illuminating stories, how this feels a logical extension of the authors’ previous books, and the great writing paired with the imaginative Law of Zero concept. A compelling, interesting read that is also quite a bit of fun!”"

“This book reminds us that the future is our choice. It inspires the bold thinking and creativity required to change our world for the better. This is a must read for public and private sector leaders with the awesome opportunity to shape the trajectory of progress.”

"As one who has seen first-hand how even one tool can change the world, it's exciting to read the future histories of the seven drivers laid out in this insightful book. We can combine them for a wonderful future—if we take the right steps!”

“We are the designers of our future. The authors help us be idealistic, yet pragmatic, in reimagining our future. Most importantly, they show us a smart path forward; the time has come to “think big, start small and learn fast.” Thanks to the unprecedented speed of innovation, “near-miracles” are possible. We can get to our Future Perfect, if we start now to make the right choices.”

“… a tremendously fun journey through a future that’s both plausible and necessary if we want to create a thriving world. This book provides a much-needed jolt of optimism about humanity’s ability to overcome our greatest challenges.”

“This book provides clear and constructive action and direction for individuals, companies and governments. If you fall into any of these categories (and who doesn’t?), it is well worth reading.”

“If you are an unapologetic optimist who believes mankind’s tough challenges are made to be solved, this book is for you. For the pessimist in search of a cure, read this first!”

“A thoroughly readable, enjoyable and stimulating book. Future histories are a clever way to stimulate thought provoking discourse and focus innovation on areas that will be of importance to the quality of life to come.”

"What a timely book. Even techno utopians have become techno cynics, wondering whether technology has caused more harm than good. By imagining how we can do better, the authors propose histories of what our future can be through the creative technique of drafting news articles set far in the future, after we have fixed today's problems. One is headlined, 'Even Zuckerberg Can Be Redeemed,' reporting that Facebook eventually provided its users with information about the credibility of news and other sources appearing in their feeds, finally giving people the tools to overcome the infodemic of misinformation and hoaxes that back in 2021 made social media such a cesspool. Bring some optimism to the reading of this book: In the perfect-history news story about Mark Zuckerberg's retirement in 2050, his children were even able to say they were proud of him."

“In a world grappling with a multitude of pressing global challenges, A Brief History of a Perfect Future unpackages key areas of scientific and technological advancement that represent our best hope for designing a better world. Insightful, provocative, and hopeful, this book will reinforce the readers’ belief in the power of human ingenuity while inviting innovative leaders to ‘see into the future’ and start designing their place in it. A must read for private & public sector leaders and individuals looking to expand their insight, frame the future, and accelerate their thinking about designing a world that we all would want by 2050.”

“A few years ago, Chunka Mui and Paul Carroll introduced me to the value of writing about my endeavor as a Future Perfect headline and story (motivational) and a Future Pathetic headline (scary...). Both were invaluable. In this book they, together with Tim Andrews, equip us with the science and the formulas to create not just the headlines and stories of the Future Perfect but to actually create that world....to step up and step into it (exciting!).”

“What happens when once-scarce resources become free and freely available? This book looks past the immediate trends of today and presents a provocative look at the implications of our technological future, peppered with eye-popping examples. A readable must-read for all ages.”

“Life feels polarized by geopolitical, global, and local social events, and it often seems like we don't have much say in the future ahead of us. "A Brief History of a Perfect Future" starts by removing the fog of over-information and noise that clouds our minds by reminding us of incredible advances our societies conquered across topics as diverse as technology, healthcare, and societal matters. The authors level the playing field and allow us to regain the ability to envision the future we want as individuals, community and business leaders and act to achieve the future we desire. They leave us with tools and refreshing thought-provoking considerations on how we achieve the future we desire.”

"This book is a must read. It connects the rapid changes of the next few years to the next thirty and shines a light on the emerging possibilities, risks and responsibilities that will determine success or failure, vibrancy or chaos.”

“The authors have outlined a positive view of the future and ask us to envisage an optimal pathway to it. A refreshing and novel approach to guide our actions and plans as a society and as individuals.”

“Yogi Berra famously said, ‘The future ain’t what it used to be.’ This wonderful book is a practical companion for the curious soul about what may come. It combines a keen analysis of fundamental trends in technology and practical imagination to help us all navigate a world disrupted.”

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