cultural futurism

Here is the problem: The future visions that are put out there into the world are either commonplace, boring, meaningless, (corporate) agenda-driven, uninspiring, or all of the above together.

The reason for that, in my opinion, is that our minds are stuck in old ideologies, old systems, and old narratives, which prevents us from thinking outside

As of 2023, the Futures Cone includes seven alternative futures: potential, preposterous, possible, plausible, probable, preferable, and projected (Voros, 2017).

Categorizing Traits into Taxonomies

Taxonomies play a crucial role in various aspects of human endeavor, offering systematic frameworks for organizing information. At their core, taxonomies ensure that everyone is speaking the same language and using the same terms, fostering clarity and coherence across diverse contexts, from culture

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Mark Fisher was possibly the last of a disappearing breed: the music critic as prophet.

Early indicators are integral to long-term planning. Indicators can be words, images, sounds, gestures, or any other form of communication that carries meaning. This is where semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, enters the game of forecasting. By identifying and analyzing these signals, decision- makers can better anticipate changes in the