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Understanding new tech through the ancient technology of storytelling

caption: An illustration from a Scout.ai story.
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An illustration from a Scout.ai story.
Illustration by Cody Fitzgerald

Rumors of flying cars may have been greatly exaggerated, but the future is changing faster than our brains can keep up. Berit Anderson, CEO of Scout.ai, is trying to change that with a very ancient technology: stories.

Scout uses science fiction as a way to prepare businesses and governments for the future. She joined Bill Radke, along with Scout advisors Brenda Cooper and Ramez Naam.

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