by Jule Owen | Dec 1, 2024 | Futures thinking, Imagined futures, Mental time travel, Possible futures
Humans are natural time travellers—mentally, at least. Research shows that nearly half of our waking hours are spent thinking about something other than the present moment (Killingsworth & Gilbert, 2010). Much of this involves imagining the future, whether it’s...
by Jule Owen | Jul 22, 2024 | Forecast, Futures thinking, World Economic Forum
The Global Risks Report 2024 by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive analysis of the most pressing global risks, drawing insights from nearly 1,500 global experts through the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). The report is structured to help...
by Jule Owen | Jun 2, 2024 | Forecast, Futures thinking, Report
The “Global Trends 2040” report by the National Intelligence Council examines the major forces shaping the global landscape over the next two decades. It aims to provide policymakers with a framework to navigate future uncertainties, rather than predict...
by Jule Owen | May 22, 2024 | 10 year outlook, Forecast, Foresight, Futures thinking, IFTF, Institute for the Future
The Institute for the Future (IFTF) is a non-profit that specialises in research into strategic foresight. It publishes 10 year outlooks and will deliver a new report in October this year. This post summarises their latest available report. The “2022–2032 Map...
by Jule Owen | May 9, 2024 | 10 year outlook, Forecast, Foresight, Futures thinking, IFTF, Institute for the Future, Technology
The report, “Fragmented Reality,” explores the critical question of whether emerging technology will help reconstitute shared reality or exacerbate social fragmentation. The concept of a single, unified reality has become increasingly contested due to...
by Jule Owen | Dec 27, 2023 | Futures thinking, Futurism, Human belief, Humanism, Optimism, UBI, Universal Basic Income, Utopia
Rutger Bregman’s “Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There” is a thought-provoking and optimistic exploration of how society can create a better future by embracing radical yet practical ideas. Bregman, a Dutch historian and author, challenges the...
