This book, Imaginable, encourages readers to actively engage in future thinking by employing various techniques, such as mental time travel and scenario planning, to prepare for a rapidly changing world. It emphasizes the importance of envisioning positive and negative future possibilities to overcome normalcy bias and cultivate urgent optimism in the face of global challenges like pandemics and climate change.

McGonigal provides tools and exercises to enhance imaginative capabilities and motivates readers to identify their strengths to contribute to shaping a better future, advocating for proactive engagement with potential crises rather than passive acceptance.

By examining hypothetical scenarios and real-world indicators of change, the book aims to empower individuals to visualize and shape the upcoming decade.