Jerome C. Glenn was interviewed on October 7, 2024, as part of a special project called The Good Man Project on “Future Trends and Global Foresight” project, which is dedicated to understanding the evolving global challenges and the role of foresight in shaping sustainable futures.

The interview with Scott Douglas Jacobsen aimed at exploring the insights behind the State of the Future 20.0 report, recently published by The Millennium Project.

Glenn explains that the 15 global challenges outlined in the report are continuously updated to track global progress and analyze trends over time. The report serves as a crucial tool for evaluating humanity’s preparedness and response to complex issues like climate change, demographic shifts, and AI development. In the interview, Glenn also reflected on Gordon’s contributions to future research methodologies, praising his pivotal role in transforming speculative thinking into a more structured and rigorous discipline.

A key focus of the report is on the transformation of food systems, with Glenn highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of lab-grown meat. He argues that reforming how food is produced could have a faster and more significant impact on achieving sustainability targets than changes in energy or transportation systems. Furthermore, he stresses the urgent need for global collaboration and synergetic governance frameworks, particularly in managing existential risks like AI and climate change.

The interview underscores The Millennium Project’s ongoing efforts to provide foresight and strategies for a sustainable and equitable future. Glenn’s call for rethinking global governance systems, including the United Nations’ foresight initiatives, and his emphasis on advancing AI ethics highlight the report’s critical relevance in today’s fast-changing world.

This conversation provides valuable insights into how the “State of the Future” report continues to serve as a guiding tool for understanding and navigating the global challenges ahead.

Read the whole interview at https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/jerome-clayton-glenn-state-future-sjbn/