In this insightful interview, Ed Finn, founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University, discusses the importance of imagination in shaping a better future – including the evolution of futures thinking, reimagining societal structures, and practical ways to cultivate collective imagination.
Join Ed and podcast host Berit Anderson, among many other world-class speakers, at Future in Review 2026, May 31–June 3, at San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute. Access is limited.
Reserve your spot today: www.futureinreview.com/event-details-registration/future-in-review-2026
Resources
Center for Science and the Imagination at ASU: https://scienceandimagination.asu.edu/
Neil Stephenson's essay “Innovation Starvation”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innovation_Starvation
Jane McGonigal's scenario explorer cards: https://futureexplorer.cards/
Albert Einstein quote on imagination: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/albert_einstein_121993
Guest Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/edfinn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfinn/
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedApril 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC
- Season3
- Episode4
- RatingClean
