The future can often feel like a frightening place. Headlines warn of climate crisis, economic instability, and political upheaval. It’s easy to fall into despair, assuming that tomorrow will inevitably be worse than today. But Rob Hopkins’ How to Fall in Love with the Future offers a different story – one rooted in imagination, community, and possibility.
Hopkins argues that our greatest challenge is not technological or political, but imaginative. We have forgotten how to dream. Yet history shows us that big transformations always begin in the realm of imagination. From food co-ops to renewable energy projects, Hopkins shares inspiring stories of communities already experimenting with futures worth falling in love with.
What makes this book so compelling is its mixture of vision and practicality. Hopkins doesn’t offer abstract ideals – he offers examples of people already doing the work, inviting us to see ourselves as part of this story. His tone is warm, human, and deeply encouraging.
As I read, I was struck by how often my own images of the future are coloured by fear rather than possibility. Hopkins helped me remember that imagination is not escapism – it is an act of courage. To fall in love with the future is to refuse despair and to choose wonder instead.
For anyone seeking a more hopeful, soulful vision of what lies ahead, this book is both balm and challenge. It will leave you asking: What kind of future am I ready to fall in love with?