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- What is an 'Intertidal' period, and how can humanity use the chaos of our current era to fundamentally rewrite the rules of civilization?
- Why do some forward-thinking organizations intentionally leave an empty chair at their board meetings, and what does it reveal about 'transgenerational empathy'?
- How did a unique village in Amsterdam defy society's 'official future' for Alzheimer's patients, and what can it teach us about intentionally designing a better world?
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Key Takeaways from Longpath
- Humanity is currently in an 'Intertidal'—a chaotic but crucial transitional period that offers a unique opportunity to discard short-termism and rewrite the rules of civilization.
- You can disrupt toxic short-term thinking by recognizing its emotional toll, leveraging neuroplasticity to embrace change, and actively cultivating feelings of awe and gratitude.
- Building a better world requires 'transgenerational empathy,' which involves confronting the painful parts of our history, practicing self-compassion, and actively considering posterity in our choices.
- Instead of passively accepting society's 'official future,' we must intentionally design 'examined, desired futures' that prioritize human dignity and long-term flourishing.
- The Longpath mentality is scaled from an individual habit to a global movement through bold visions, empathetic conversations, community facilitation, and intentional day-to-day interactions.
Learning Tools
Reinforce what you learned from Longpath
Mind Map
Longpath
Core Concept
Iroquois Influence
Future Vision
The Intertidal
Monumental Change
Opportunity in Chaos
Overcoming Short-Termism
The Problem
3-Step Disruption
Transgenerational Empathy
Empathy for Ancestors
Self-Compassion
Empathy for Posterity
Shaping the Future
Reject Official Future
Intentional Thinking
Inclusive Thinking
Cooperation & Scaling
Sphere of Influence
Four Strategies
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 6
What does Ari Wallach mean by the term 'Intertidal'?
Longpath — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Given today’s challenges, humanity needs a new way to think about the world.
Chapter 3: Short-term thinking is harmful and must give way to long-term considerations.
Chapter 4: To build a better world, we must develop transgenerational empathy.
Chapter 5: The “official future” is flawed – we must adopt intentional, inclusive thinking to create a better future.
Chapter 6: To change the world for our descendants, we must cooperate with one another today.
Longpath Summary & Overview
Longpath (2022) is written to change the way you think about humankind. By teaching the lessons of the Longpath mentality, it shows how to break the bad habit of short-term thinking and embrace a mentality that helps connect humanity’s past, present, and future in order to make a better world.
Who Should Listen to Longpath?
- Individuals interested in improving their connection to others
- Anyone held back by short-term thinking
- Policymakers at the local, state, or federal level
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