Jane McGonigal, a futurist, argues that people often label certain outcomes as “unthinkable” or “unimaginable” without exploring them, and she presents an approach for preparing for multiple kinds of futures. In a talk titled “How to see the future coming — and prepare for it,” she describes using hypothetical scenarios to practice creative thinking and to develop anticipation of new risks before they occur. Rather than treating the future as a single, predictable path, she frames it as a range of possible developments that individuals and groups can mentally rehearse. The presentation focuses on building readiness by imagining different circumstances, considering how those circumstances might affect people, and learning how to respond more effectively when uncertainty becomes reality. Across the sources provided, the core message is that preparation is strengthened through scenario thinking, risk awareness, and maintaining a mindset that can handle uncertainty. The talk is hosted on TED Talks Daily and was created in collaboration with Ignite Talks.