Of all the countless lists of x people we should be paying attention to, this is my favourite. This «celebration of innovators, thinkers & changemakers working to make the future a better place» prioritises the right criteria and is full of people I haven’t heard of before but now want to learn more about.

From Weekly Filet #506, in November 2024.

The 2024 Future Perfect 50

The 2024 Future Perfect 50

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