Imagine the World of Tomorrow: Forty Contemporary Thinkers Tested by Imagination

What is imagination? It is what allows humans to differentiate ourselves from machines. In the era of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, it is more crucial than ever for humans to develop and cultivate their imaginations to survive.This book demonstrates the importance of imagination. It brings together a large number of one of kind personalities from all walks of life, from philosophers and artists to scientists and teachers, among them household names such as Jacques Attali, Liu Thai Ker, Boris Cyrulnik, Michel Serres, Rob Hopkins, Jean-Marc Jancovici, and C215. What each personality has in common is the fact they have imagined their lives in a unique way, bringing to the table a fresh perspective on creativity and human nature. Through their contributions, readers will gain a better understanding of the role and importance of imagination and be inspired by their paths which are as different as they are original.