Scientists agree that radical change is needed to prevent a climate catastrophe. Roanne explored what that change could look like and, importantly, how it would transform the world as we know it today. She spoke with dozens of historians, futurists, food experts, inventors, and trendwatchers to develop an anthropology of the future: What will we eat? What kind of work will we do? And how will we look back on the present time?
Will people continue in monogamous relationships in the future, or will polyamory become the norm? Will sex workers be replaced by robots? Will institutions like marriage still exist? If technology allows women to become pregnant without a man, what will happen to gender? Will the categories “male” and “female” even remain relevant? In this informative, thought-provoking, and sometimes hilarious lecture, “futurist anthropologist” Roanne van Voorst explores these questions.
Her insights are based on academic research as well as fieldwork. She has examined the artifacts of the future—from teledildonics to communal living, DNA matching, and 4D pornography—anticipating what future generations might encounter in intimate life. Roanne explains what these changes mean for the future of love, sexuality, and gender in society, in schools, and in the workplace.
In addition to being a speaker, Roanne van Voorst is also a moderator. Known as a “futurist anthropologist” and sustainability expert, she has conducted research around the world, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate change. She brings this knowledge into her role as moderator, asking incisive questions and engaging audiences in a warm and often humorous way.
Roanne van Voorst, known as a “futurist anthropologist” and sustainability expert, explores how our food systems will evolve. She has conducted research across the globe, especially in regions vulnerable to climate change, and brings this expertise into her lectures. Roanne engages audiences with sharp questions and is known for involving them in a warm and often humorous way, making complex topics accessible and thought-provoking.
