Archive - Fertile Future

AI will change what is politically doable

AI’s threats to politics are much discussed, but the big opportunity they create is not.

Oct 7 • Simon Glynn and Mariia Shakh

September 2026

The next trillion person-years

Humanity’s fourth great epoch will last just one human lifetime. How can we make sure it’s good?

Sep 2 • Simon Glynn

August 2026

Fertile Future, launching September 2026

A new publication from Zero Ideas. Subscribe now, always for free.

Aug 4 • Simon Glynn

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