100 Reasons To Love The Future

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FOREWORD
Life may be
As we say at AXA, life may be full of risks, but
the future shouldn’t be one of them.
Everyone should have the right to be hopeful
full of risks,
about the future. And we are acting concretely
for it.
By identifying and anticipating new risks,
but the future

we’re focused on finding new solutions to
make life safer, fairer and more inclusive for as
many people as possible.
shouldn’t be
In a world of escalating risks, our societies and
economies cannot afford to become paralyzed
by uncertainty. We are all living through a
deep transformation. Far better to embrace it
one of them. than retreat into anxiety and doubt.

What we’re experiencing today will profoundly
Everyone
reshape the future of protection. Yet, I feel
confident that our industry has the necessary
expertise and the right people to better un-
derstand and tackle these risks. Of course, we
should have
About the AXA FORESIGHT Team don’t have all the answers yet. But there are
good reasons to be proactive and optimistic
Insurance is built on future potential events. Its success is based on understanding too.
and anticipating them through the best possible vision of tomorrow. This is the role
That sense of optimism runs through all the
the right to be
of the AXA Foresight team: providing a lens into possible futures by identifying emer-
ging trends for the years ahead to better navigate uncertain times. Examining long- “100 reasons to love the future” that you can
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term transformations and their related challenges aims at identifying the ways in read in this report. These stories show some
which our societies may be affected in the future and what role insurance might play of the extraordinary advances we can expect
hopeful about
in a fast-changing world. when different fields come together, be it
science, technology, society, nature and art,
powered by a collective confidence to build a
the future.
more positive vision of the future. Women and
young people will emerge as agents of change.
Businesses also have a unique opportunity
to make a difference in areas such as climate
change, diversity, and mind health.
Knowledge sharing is the best antidote to the
crisis of trust we are experiencing. These re-
markable visions of tomorrow bring to life our
sincere belief at AXA that by working together,
by anticipating risks, by sharing knowledge,
we can better protect people, and look at the
future with confidence.
Ulrike Decoene What are your own reasons to love the future?
AXA Group Chief Communication, I hope you will find inspiration in the following
Brand & Sustainability pages. 
My reason to love the future is simple: I am lucky enough to work

in a remarkable company, surrounded by great people, in an industry
which can have an incredible impact for human progress and a more
sustainable future.
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In a time when society is undergoing profound transformations and facing crises on Discover 100 reasons to love the future carefully curated by futurists,
multiple fronts, the act of sharing and promoting innovative imaginaries for the future experts, business leaders, scientists, writers, artists, NGOs and corporate
has never been more crucial. We firmly believe that maintaining a positive outlook on organizations. Together, let’s explore how we can work collaboratively to imagine
the future increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes. and build a brighter future, navigating challenges with collective expertise and
shared vision.
Get ready to be captivated, inspired, and, most importantly, optimistic about what
Contents
the future holds!
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Corporate Environment Culture

Youth impact & science Art Women & society
Youth perspectives Doughnut Miho Janvier, physicist Interview with Artist Rocio Mia Enderby, Trust in the power of
“Studying the Sun reconfirms Berenguer 33
on the future of Economics: the special nature of Earth” 21
Forward for collective foresight 48
companies 8 there’s hope ON “Becoming Human”
Liverpool FC Women
the Doughnut! 13 Charting new ways by Lauren Ducrey – Poet, player “Why I love Cyber security
Jasmine Manet, co-founder of Speaker & AI designer 34 the future” 42 a remedy, not a
Youth Forever: “Young people to restore our
are ready to own the future!” 10 The Emerging precious ocean 22 poison! 52
The power of sound, Nathalie
Enterprise: Birocheau, CEO of Ircam
Sibylle Duhautois:
10 models to reinvent Leaving a smaller Amplify 36 “By imagining the Autism without
the organizations in 14 footprint on your way future, women help borders 57
2050 out by Changeist 28 The Foresight make it fairer for all.” 44
Playlist: 25 catchy
Rose-May Lucotte,
co-founder of ChangeNow
When “100 Reasons To Love reasons to listen &
18 The Future” meets GenAI 30 love the future 38
“What we need today is new
narratives that give hope”

Young people
today are more
open about their
mind health
In recent years, mind health conditions have become more
common among children and young people, who seem
disproportionately impacted compared to older generations.
In England, for example, the number of those aged 6 to 16
with a probable mind health condition has grown from one
in nine to one in six since 2017.
Only half of 18-24-year-olds say they don’t currently have
a mind health condition, according to 2024 AXA’s Mind
Health report “Mind your health in the workplace”*, which
found that younger people are especially concerned about
technology addiction, social media, body image and future
uncertainty. In fact, without those four negative factors,
more 18-24-year-olds would flourish than any other
age group, with the exception of the over 64s.
Perhaps it’s little surprise that many younger
people feel anxious, stressed or alone, given the 7
disruption to their education and social lives in
recent years, at such an important time in their
development.
However, it’s also true that children today are more
open to talking about mind health – and that bodes well
for the future. Young people deserve credit for moving
the conversation forward on mind health, and appear
more comfortable
discussing their feelings and personal struggles than
previous generations. While stigma does remain, youn-
ger people have successfully drawn society into a dialogue
about mind health that is unprecedented. Hopefully,
having young people who can speak today openly about
their mental health could mean healthier adults tomorrow.
Youth
Knowing that early diagnosis** significantly impacts
prognosis and quality of life, particularly within the first
five years of the illness.
In a world where climate, employment and social

issues are often synonymous with uncertainty while
being exposed to many challenges, we believe
39%
of 18-24-year-olds
The importance of
the 5 first years
that the future generations are also the bearers are experiencing severe or extremely severe Early diagnosis significantly impacts
forms of anxiety, stress or depression prognosis and quality of life.
of solutions for transforming the world.
*AXA’s Mind Health report “Mind your health in the workplace” (2024)
** World Health Organization: Mental health of adolescents (2021)

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good and social utility into the purpo- lieve in a world where both employer
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countries carry the B Corp label, cer-
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agents of planetary destruction to po-
impact Gen Z will have on organiza
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Thomas Pilaz that has access to all the knowledge. In our pockets, with
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constitute 25% of the workforce by knowing that there are new organi- aware, informed, and engaged. It’s a generation that takes
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future consumers and employees, will tations regarding work! In my first action, that takes the lead in front of a political class and
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shape business models, workforces, internship, my colleagues had been a society that has put them in a difficult situation and
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a profound cultural transition echoing 15 years of sitting at the same desk,
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79 Claire Jaouen the first throughout life - has taken on long-term commitment to a company: Anne Boring, Assistant Professor of Economics at Erasmus University
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81 an increasingly prominent role in our stability, opportunities for growth, and (Rotterdam) and Head of the Women in Business Chair at Sciences Po Paris,
82 lives. Tomorrow, work will no longer learning… How can I acquire these be- supported by AXA
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education in general more and more students but also resear-
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we have commitment issues. We’re more fixated on leaving their mark. Our generation is also passionate on
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17 risk averse. We’ve lost touch with rea- We strive to be useful. I do therefore subjects such as peace, education for By United Nations
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Spotlight on 6 young change-makers who are leading
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23 Jasmine Manet is an entrepre- strange, I believe that youth acts as NGOs and professional organizations.
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Often, this activity unfolds online, and whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement
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28 Forever, an NGO that works hand in The changes we bring as Gen Z will Our collective energy bodes well for
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members of Gen Z to lead the trans-
Youth is a trendsetter, not a threat. intergenerational future 16. Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu • INSTAGRAM @veekativhu
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35 formation into a better tomorrow. Education activist and founder of Empowered by Vee. Vee em-
prove a source of division rather than
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She gives 8 reasons to feel optimistic powers underrepresented students through social media and has
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with time
leading the way on Youth Forever are
youth and facilitate discussions on tech policy, queer rights, and
feminism.
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Ours is a generation that has only
known the digital information age.
every new generation. But for Gen Z,
it carries more than the usual rest- Our generation has been exposed to Youth Forever aspires to promote the
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There are negative impacts of social
panies can channel this eagerness by
creating career tracks based on perfor-
more cohesive communities and bu-
sinesses in the future. Young people
companies. Younger voices are
being amplified in boardrooms and
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Doughnut
on the
Doughnut Economics – a solution to the core economic, environmental and social

challenges of the 21st Century – was devised by Kate Raworth at Oxfam during the 2010s.
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can find a happy medium that suits both our needs and those of the planet. To in insurability while advocating
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CORPORATE IMPACT I II III
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a unique blend of foresight and imagination. Through workshops and the creative input of science fiction writers,
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fulfilled its purpose, to the point
42 I The Marketrix that its existence is no longer In 2050, the traditional mechanisms
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45 A Marketrix is dedicated to Societors enable human groups
46 extending the definition of what is to form societies on their own 15
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considered a commodity. It firmly V The Reactivator VII VIII
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50 believes that price is the best pos- In 2050, the operations and supply belonging, adopting shared rules, 33. Daniel Kaplan’s
sible indicator of the value a society reason to love
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52 chains of many companies are re- creating their own history, culture,
53 places on things. gularly disrupted by lack of energy and institutions, and even develo-
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the future. Co-founder
of the Plurality University
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58 A Reactivator is a company that IX The Guild
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63 service which was previously pro- companies, the Guilds of 2050 pro-
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companies have emerged either as VI The ZombInc
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68 a result of the withdrawal of public A ZombInc is a company whose construction craftsmen, mainte-
69 bodies, an explicit demand for activity clearly no longer corres- nance specialists, crisis managers
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71 “disruption”. ponds to the needs and constraints etc) with a stable or even lifelong
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a future where climate change IX X
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is likely to make life harder for
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many other ZombIncs have a
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vested interest in each others’
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its degradation with a ‘cause no
survival. (AA0) tion. I’m inspired by the will, the
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objective is to reconcile business An AA0 is a company that relies on of young people and artists
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85 goals with social and ecological VII The Commons Manager digital technologies, in particular in imagining, and sometimes
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In 2050, the increasing scarcity of
88 and blockchain, to automate better worlds. Through them,
89 essential resources such as water,
90 virtually all tasks. Its end goal is to I can love a more open, diverse
91 IV The Corp B energy, and land for agriculture
have zero human employee.
92 is prompting a growing number future – a future that is not
93 Named after the B Corp enterprises given, but constantly built and
94 of communities to manage them
95 that flourished in the early decades Discover more on the Emerging Enterprise rebuilt.”
96 as “Commons.” The Commons on www.plurality-university.org
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The Cost The Reality Check: The Optimistic Horizon:

35. Demand is growing
for new skills
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of Mind Ill-Health: AXA’s most recent Mind Health Yet, there are plenty of reasons to
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The direct link between people’s Study** found that three quarters be optimistic, as more and more
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mind health and their producti- of employees around the world companies are recognizing the tan-
to create a
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fact, an estimated 12 billion wor- lated psychological issue, such as health of their employees, both from
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16 king days at a cost of US$ 1 tril- excessive tiredness, loss of energy, an individual and business perspec-
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18 lion are lost every year globally trouble sleeping, feelings of wor- tive.
19 thlessness and eating disorders.
sustainable future
20 to depression and anxiety alone, Employers are signing up to
21 according to the World Health Or- Nearly a quarter of employees (23%)
frameworks and reporting systems
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ganization*. Up to 4% of GDP is have taken sick leave over the last 12
23 that provide guidance and practi-
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forfeited due to mind ill-health. months, citing their mind health as
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Organizations are adapting their
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*World Health Organization – WHO guidelines than a third (38%) among young
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29 on mental health at work (2022) workers. 2 out of every 10 employees
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by awareness-raising sessions and
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the past 12 months and a quarter
are boosting the
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to recuperate during their careers.
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health in the workplace»
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44 team members. With the right trai-
Creating a world that meets the
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to expert support. Changing work
mind health
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in step with digital transformation,
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52 life balance with flexible hours can
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training systems that provide the
employees
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companies improve performance these transitions.
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gender gap, essential for both green
64 employees as a reason to stay. Pro-
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68 to break down stigma and barriers to
of EU GDP by up to EUR 820 billion
of their
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and social transition, which for the past 3 years become in few years the world’s lar- new narratives that give back hope.
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has been organizing the biggest summit for planet that happened at ChangeNOW. A
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solutions. Last October, she guested in Ircam that come from all over the world. We Act, here and now, Slovenian solution called Planet Care
27 Centre Pompidou to our “100+ reasons to love showcased microfiber plastic filters
28 gather also around them 30,000 par- to defeat fatalism for washing machines. These filters
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talents, elected representatives, top
Executives but also ministers, experts My reason to love into water systems during washing
cycles, a major source of ocean
and the role of new narratives in accelerating scientists, artists, activists, indige-
the future is
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met Brune Poirson, then Secretary
I mean people who, in a way, don’t
to see every year
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more exciting in the corporate world
that seeing polarization be broken? thousands of a new law in France, mandating
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That people who can be presented
as opposites can be seen talking individuals and machines by 2025, potentially saving
500 tons of microplastics annually.
think about it for a short time, he said together ?
companies
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Speaking for myself I strongly believe
committed to
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that the role of cooperation is essen- This example demonstrates the
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I was 20 at the time and I just couldn’t
imagine that the next 40 years of my
we witnessed impactful encounters,
like the presidents of COP15 and the
a better world. boration. Let’s act together because
57 action brings hope. As President
58 life would be devoted to such a cold Great Green Wall Initiative (a huge Thousands of men and women who Barack Obama once said, we are the
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60 mission. So a new quest began for project to revegetate Africa from East want to act and put all their intelli- first generation to feel the effects of
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me at the time. A quest for the mea- to West) meeting for the first time. gence at the service of what I think is climate change, but also the last one
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I would join. our summit and grew into the world’s for every tenth of a degree of global
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69 So I started working for eight years in of lives and species. So don’t be
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groups and expanded globally, rea-
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94 reasons to love the It was for me quite a logical step We must have the desire to see the
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97 Centre Pompidou in a mission to accelerate the deve- part in this ecological transition. We
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37. Studying
the Sun
vulnerable to these events, with direct
impacts on different industries, from
civil aviation and navigation systems
to electric grids and first emergency
reconfirms
response. Through my work, I hope to
improve space weather predictions for
the future.”
the special
One of Miho’s personal reasons
to love the future is that
she works on the ESA/NASA Solar
nature
Orbiter project, which
is the closest humankind
has ever been to the Sun,
of Earth
less than one third of
the Sun-Earth distance, with
powerful telescopes on board.
“Understanding our Sun goes beyond our
own solar system. The knowledge we gain
about how the Sun affects the Earth and
the other planets of the solar system
helps us understand the interactions
between planets orbiting other star
systems. We now have the capability to 21
explore the atmospheres of these planets
and assess whether they could harbor
life.”
All this talk about distant planets and
life elsewhere in the universe may give
the impression that Miho’s real reason
to love the future is the prospect of
travelling to these faraway places.
Environment
“On the contrary,” she says. “I hope,
Miho Janvier is a physicist at the European I truly hope that the knowledge we gain
Space Agency, who believes humanity about the universe will make us univer-
can get closer to the future by reading sally conscious about how our planet is
the signs written in the stars. Actually, the best place we could ever live on,
just one star, in particular. As a and how we need to protect it. This is
solar storm chaser, Miho studies the our home: our Earth is our past, our
& science
star that we cannot seen in the night present, and our future too.”
sky. The unique star that gives us life
here on Earth. The Sun.
Miho’s research centers on solar flares

and storms, caused by violent explosions
in the Sun’s atmosphere. Giant clouds
of solar material are thrown into space,
Delving into the realms of science and innovation holds
which can eventually reach the planets
key to an optimistic future, especially for our planet. of the solar system. The secrets
Through their synergy, we can develop sustainable of the sun
“On Earth, we witness these phenomena
solutions, paving the path for a brighter tomorrow. Miho Janvier,
in the form of beautiful auroras around Sophie Garcin
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The Protopia Futures Framework,
ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE developed by Monika Bielskyte,
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89 gi, lichen, and bacteria are now reco- physical disabilities ging effects of extractive economies,
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53 role as a species. In any given week, investments in science drive an eco-
54 necessity to address human-in-
new insights are published about the nomy’s and social growth, including
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available and, conversely, science de-
61 new knowledge gained through artifi- on climate change, achieving a 43%
62 velops new tools which will be used
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64 in science. This leads to potentially
65 antimicrobial drugs or model the 3D emissions by 2030 is imperative.
exponential scientific returns and
66 shape of hitherto shapeless proteins.
67 economic returns. And, the quan-
68 This new knowledge aids in extending
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our lives, bettering our quality of life
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71 or understanding why we feel the way
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three decades before the first iPhone. Increasingly complex, bespoke, and organizations in emission mana- Its innovative platform manages
82 And when global life expectancy was personalised solutions and answers gement and carbon mitigation emissions and drives climate miti-
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Science and scientific discovery are
85 was an outlier). She was a child of taneously, with insignificant use of software and expertise to simplify the benefits and UN Sustainable Deve-
86 the first steps in technology develop-
87 the late European 1800’s. In relative energy and zero carbon. All thanks to measurement and reduction of GHG lopment Goals. As part of 1% for the
88 ment. And so much of our everyday
89 terms, technological progress then scientific advance. emissions and transparently manage Planet, ClimateSeed collaborates
lives, today and in the future, are
90 was modest. Most of the changes in the financial contribution to carbon internationally, aiming for maximum
91 about technological advance. I’m not So, expect to love the future because
92 her lifetime were tied to wars. Peace removal and avoidance projects. positive impacts. The journey
93 only thinking about progress in the some big scientific gains are heading
94 generally equates to more econo- towards climate action is ongoing,
digital space. Strides have been made our way. Supported by the AXA Impact Fund
95 mic growth. And economic growth is highlighting the significance of
96 in medicine, materials and areas that since 2021, ClimateSeed combines
97 causally linked to scientific progress. emission reduction and impactful
98 promote our understanding of our financial and climate expertise to
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14 US, the norm for a funeral is either a traditional burial
a Smaller
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founders @ Changeist
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shift in practices would save 8.4 million tons of concrete,
77 ne way to love the future is to leave a smaller and 561,000 tons of steel. Additionally, taking cremations
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80 future as we exist in the present. We should additional 10% shift would enable a savings of almost 93
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95 come more acceptable and more people wish to depart It may be strange to think about, but a green burial may
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53. Imagining utopia
is more responsible than
retreating to dystopia
3 questions with Rocio Berenguer, author, artistic director and utopian.
What is the essence of your work?

I like to create prospective narratives, questioning the
imaginaries of the future, mainly on the topics of techno-
logy and ecology. I write stories, then bring them to life
with stage shows and interactive installations. My exper-
tise lies in dramaturgy and staging, on how to translate a
vision into a discourse and a discourse into a story and a
story into a poetic and aesthetic experience.
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Why have you turned from dystopias
to utopias?
In my early work, I worked on dystopias without
knowing it. I’m an adult now, I’m more responsible,
so I should propose the world I would like to live in.
Criticizing something is always easier than proposing
something new. Reacting out of fear is always easier than
acting out of desire and hope. So, I created my first uto-
pia on the future of politics. I imagined a G5 – like the G8
or the G20 – but instead of the major economic powers, I
brought together the world’s major living powers: mine-
ral, plant, animal, human and machine kingdoms. They
organized a planetary meeting to discuss and debate the
future of life on earth.
Art
We believe in the power of art to inspire and enrich
What attracts you to the future?
I love the future because it is a non-deterministic place.

Future is an abstract space, producing the unknown. Fu-
ture is also a neutral space to talk about today, operating
as a perspective tool to understand and change the point
our lives, as it is crucial for projecting into the future,
of view about our worlds. The way I envision the future
fostering imagination, serving as a medium of expression, is the way I relate to the unknown and unknowable.
and providing alternative perspectives. Future as an unknown remains blurry and viscous,
an intangible space for variations, proliferations and
multiplicity.

ART AI systems with human-competitive intelli- AI labs and independent experts should use
gence can pose profound risks to society and this pause to jointly develop and implement
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this poem?
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Financing women-led
businesses will bridge
the gender gap WOMEN ARE
UNDERREPRESENTED
IN STARTUPS,
AT ALL LEVELS
In the digital age where innovation drives progress, it’s imperative to ensure
They represent only:
that every voice is heard and every idea has the opportunity to flourish.
10 %
However, a stark reality persists: women face significant hurdles in accessing
the financial support needed to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality.
SISTA, a collective of female entrepreneurs and investors, stands at the
forefront of a movement aimed at dismantling barriers and fostering of the total number
gender equality in the startup ecosystem. Founded in December 2018, SISTA of startups created
champions the cause of women-led businesses by advocating for increased
7 %
investment and support. Looking ahead, SISTA has set ambitious goals: to
finance 25% of startups founded or co-founded by women by 2025, increasing
to 30% by 2030, and ultimately reaching 50% by 2050. These targets reflect not 41
only a commitment to gender parity but also a recognition of the transforma-
tive power of female leadership in shaping the digital economy of the future. of the total number of
fundraising rounds completed
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than 100% male teams
Let’s discover women from diverse backgrounds

who share their innovative imaginaries, fostering
€
4M
raised by 100% female teams
an inclusive and positive visions. VS €17M
raised by 100% male teams
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Increasingly, bespoke facilities are I probably appreciate all this even
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compete against your peers on the
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girls have the access to be whatever
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gether over the next few years. There
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nager and as a person - I honestly
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I am also sure that the current
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inclusion and diversity in culture and society
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of life. There are so many promising innovations
when it comes to Alzheimer’s, cancer and other
become vital. Fueling with optimism and unity, diseases.
towards a horizon enriched by our differences.
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76 adaptive solutions, and the weight of history, which we need to say goodbye to our sense
77 indicators, and to continue, in the
reminds us of our traditions. Both are important for our of self-satisfaction, and that no “big
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79 survival and for our happiness. While it’s easy to think thing” will magically usher us into
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81 that one leaves us in the past as a atrophying relic, just as a new era of humanity, we need to Jérôme Ruskin and Blaise Mao
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easily we could say the other strips us of our humanity. So embrace the inevitable. Reconnect are the founders, along with
83 and suppliers... Patiently, resolutely.
84 whether we foray into the history of our ancestry, move with the long time scale. The future Thierry Keller, of Usbek & Rica,
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86 forward respecting our cultural norms, or run towards and the world to come are not just a magazine and creative studio
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88 synthesized replicas of the analog, we move forward the Olympic Games, and the horizon That’s what we aim with “Le Club des that accompanies its readers and
89 knowing food remains the enabler of our survival, the that must occupy us does not end in Bons Ancêtres” that we launched last partners in exploring major future
90 emotional spark of happiness, and the enduring bonding 2030. One good reason to love the year. A collective that gathers en-
91 challenges. For 15 years, they have
92 agent that gives us a reason to be present in a moment future is that the world has already lightened companies, willed to think respectively ensured the
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94 with others. It is in this complexity we must see food turned upside down. about long term with us! general management and edito-
95 systems as it’s the best way we will be able to continue rial direction of Usbek & Rica, with
96 And in this new situation, it’s very
97 to live maintaining our relationship with food, even if the vigilance but optimism.
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“100+ Reasons
The Youth Edition @Paris-Dauphine University
to invent with students the future of organizations.
to love the future”

at AXA
“100+ Reasons to Love the Future” is an internal and external
foresight program launched by AXA to engage both its employees
and stakeholders in envisioning and building a positive future.
Discover how it has been deployed.
How it started
In December 2022, the AXA Foresight team organized
the first event in Paris. Held especially for the first
UNESCO’s World Futures Day, it brought together
Then it was picked up by entities all around the world.
international experts to discuss their (many) reasons
to look at the future from an optimistic perspective. In France,
In the UK, an event and publication
at a leadership event titled centered around the
“The Future Starts with You” program’s themes.
100 leaders shared their 59
excitement about the future
with 100 reasons.
The Women Edition

@Ircam – Centre Pompidou
Leading female artists, scientists, authors, sociologists,
and entrepreneurs shared their visions on how we can collectively In Spain,
shape a more inclusive and optimistic tomorrow. futurists convene for
a conference to explore
prospective visions.
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top 100 leaders gather for
a day of workshops and
discussions with Copenhague
Institute speakers on shaping
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AXA - MIND HEALTH REPORT UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
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99 Photo credits: Getty Images, Unsplash, Mathilde Vigneau, Andreas O. Loff, Le Silence des Justes, MidJourney, ChatGPT, DALL-E
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but the future

one of them. than retreat into anxiety and doubt.

My reason to love the future is simple: I am lucky enough to work

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Corporate Environment Culture

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In a world where climate, employment and social

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11. Young people have

12. Young people are 15. Initiatives like

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Doughnut Economics – a solution to the core economic, environmental and social

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23>32. The enterprise

has entered a period

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The Cost The Reality Check: The Optimistic Horizon:

69 healthcare, helping their employees

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Miho’s research centers on solar flares

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40. Edutainment 42. Microbiome health

41. Life-Centric towards wellbeing

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“I feel positive about

the future because

we will see unprecedented

which is a force for good,

progress and peace.”

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Scott Smith & Susan Cox-Smith,

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To Love The Future”

52. ChatGPT 4: tell us a story on good reasons

50. Image-to-text to love the future (in a creative style)!

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What is the essence of your work?

I love the future because it is a non-deterministic place.

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In the history of commensurate care,

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had never been

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than 100% male teams

Let’s discover women from diverse backgrounds

Source : Sista x BCG 2023 study

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the future, women help oul

make it fairer for all

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86. Humanity will

87. We will age much

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“We can transform

our food systems