Bina Venkataraman
What’s inside
The Optimist’s Telescope explores how individuals and societies can make long-term decisions in a world focused on immediate gratification.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the importance of long-term planning
- Learning strategies to resist short-term temptations
- Gaining insights into sustainable decision-making
- Discovering ways to incorporate long-term gains in daily life
Key Points
- The myopia of instant gratification
- Strategies for long-term thinking
- Incorporating future generations’ needs
- Balancing innovation with foresight
- Case studies in forward-looking decisions
- Tools to overcome short-term biases
Who’s it For
- Futurists
- Policy-makers
- Entrepreneurs
- Environmentalists
- General readers interested in decision-making and future planning
About the author
Bina Venkataraman is a writer and leader in public policy and science-driven enterprises, known for her forward-thinking approaches.