Peter Schwartz is an internationally renowned futurist, innovator and business strategist. He works with corporations, governments and institutions, helping them plan for a changing and uncertain future. Peter is currently the Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning for Salesforce. He’s written several books including The Art of The Long View, and has been a script consultant for The Minority Report, Deep Impact, Sneakers and “War Games.
Which three books would you recommend?
Many Dimensional ManJames Ogilvy
Anyone interested in how to live your life should read it. It fundamentally reframed how to live an ethical and purposeful life. Gave me the means to manage the inevitable dilemmas of life.
The Foundation TrilogyIsaac Asimov
Anyone interested in thinking at the level of civilization should read the three books...many relevant lessons.
Childhood’s EndArthur C. Clarke
The grand cosmic thinking about the fate of humanity.
Whose reading list are you most curious about?
Brian Eno, Kevin Kelly and Stewart Brand.