Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond
Dreams and Disruptions, this time in Bangkok at the DCN Global Web 3.0: Beyond AI Conference! Around a hundred digital and media professionals from all over Asia and the world played D&D to imagine the unthought-of-futures and discussed the value of randomness in futures literacy and foresight. Here are some of the key insights from the game and participants: The game's
Beyond the Game: Exploring Future Worlds with Dreams and Disruptions
Reflecting on my keynote at this year's RSD12 Relating Systemic Design Symposium (unfortunately, we failed to record the proceedings), I'm drawn back to the profound insights and experiences shared over the years through the Dreams and Disruptions Game. This imagination-based, scenario-building card game has transformed into a vital tool for some in exploring alternative future worlds. Since its inception in
Unveiling Dreams and Disruptions: A Foresight Game Takes a Leap from Virtual to Reality
After years of virtual exploration and strategic foresight gameplay, the Center for Engaged Foresight celebrated a milestone with the launch of its first over-the-table session of Dreams and Disruptions. This groundbreaking foresight game came to life at the Association of Professional Futurists' ProDev Seminar, presented in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Management School Executive Education and Lifelong Learning. A Unique
Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Blending Randomness, Imagination, and Leadership in Foresight Gaming
The "𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲: A Dreams and Disruptions Game" event at the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities at Northwestern University on October 13, 2023, brought together faculty members from all colleges of Northwestern University to explore the uncharted territories of imagination, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the collective exploration of the futures
Dreams and Disruptions at Quest Alliance Bangalore, India
It was a great experience playing the Dreams and Disruptions Game at the Quest Alliance Futures Literacy workshop with Priyanka Krishna and Shakil Ahmed in Bangalore, India. Approximately 25 to 30 conference attendees participated in the workshop. They enjoyed the game, laughed a lot (one of my success metrics), and deeply reflected on the nature and function of imagination in futures
Dreams and Disruptions Launched at the Dubai Future Forum 2023
The Museum of the Future was a fitting backdrop for unveiling Dreams and Disruptions in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. The game took center stage at the Speakers Corner during the 2023 Dubai Future Forum. The launch in the City of Dubai marks a significant milestone for the foresight game and futures gamification. The Center for Engaged Foresight