# Where Are We Going? The Idea of the Future

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Podcast: [Past Present Future](https://stenobird.com/podcast/past-present-future-6300636)
Published: 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s episode is the first of two with writer and political scientist Ivan Krastev exploring what has happened to our ideas of the future. When did thinking about the future become the way we defined our present? What goes wrong with democracy when we start to lose our faith in the future? Why did the end of history turn out to be an illusion? And how has Trump changed the way we experience political time? You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Next Time: The Future of the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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