What is Telos?
More than tools — it's the purpose, values, and wisdom to use them well.
Technology
The "how" — the tools of exponential change
Telos
The "why" — purpose & wisdom behind every action
Gerd Leonhard on Telos
Purpose, Wisdom, and the Future We Choose
Futurist · Author · Filmmaker
The Fork in the Road: Utopia or Oblivion?
The Moment
Unprecedented technological change is accelerating — faster than any time in human history.
The Critical Question
Will we develop the Telos — the will, wisdom, and purpose — to navigate what comes next?
2021 Series: Telos in Action
Topic
Post-Corona crisis, regulating powerful tech, and the future of the internet
Key Insight
"We are not going back to normal" — the next decade brings more change than the previous 100 years
The Telos Question
Do we have the collective wisdom to manage this transformation responsibly?
"The Good Future" Film
The future isn't predetermined — it's created by our actions or inaction.
People
Planet
Purpose
Prosperity
Moving beyond profit-driven growth toward a values-led civilisation. Explore the film →
AGI by 2030?: The Existential Risk
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AI vs. AGI
Intelligent Assistance can benefit humanity — but AGI without governance is an existential threat
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The Call for Telos
Gerd advocates for an AGI Non-Proliferation Agreement — collective wisdom before capability
The Fork in the Road Project
"We have the tools. We urgently need the purpose."
The Challenge
Technological capability has far outpaced our collective wisdom and ethical frameworks
The Opportunity
Developing shared purpose and values before we reach the point of no return
Foundational Text
"Technology vs Humanity"
Leonhard's bestseller explores the complex interplay between exponential technology and enduring human values.
The case for a humanistic approach to technological progress
Telos as the conscious direction that creates a balanced future
Keynote: The Next 10 Years
Gen Z and Gen Y are redefining success — moving beyond financial gain toward #PeoplePlanetPurposeProsperity. Telos is no longer abstract — it's generational. Watch the Keynote →
The Future is a Choice
Embrace Your Telos
The Potential
A "Good Future" is genuinely within reach
The Condition
It hinges on our collective purpose, wisdom, and values
The Action
Define your Telos — and act upon it now