The Aspen Institute 9d ago

Our world is at the precipice of fundamental change, says futurist Jamie Metzl, author of "Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives." Indeed, he believes that advances at the frontiers of science have given our species God-like capabilities. The accelerating pace of technological developments could contribute to longer, healthier lives and a more sustainable planet—or it could crash entire ecosystems. With his ability to integrate science, technology, history, politics, and international affairs, Metzl is a seer with a clear-eyed view of the health, culture, and economic shocks ahead. Aspen Ideas: Health takes place on the Aspen Institute’s wondrous 40-acre campus in the Rocky Mountains from June 22-25, 2026. The three-day event, which has opened the renowned Aspen Ideas Festival since 2014, is where health’s biggest challenges meet its biggest thinkers. #AspenIdeasHealth #AspenIdeas For more information about Aspen Ideas: Health, visit https://www.aspenideas.org/health.