Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond
Dreams and Disruptions made waves in Bangkok at the DCN Global Web 3.0: Beyond AI Conference, where digital and media experts from across Asia and the globe engaged in a thought-provoking session of Dungeons & Dragons. They navigated uncharted futures, appreciating the role of unpredictability in learning to foresee and shape tomorrow. Here are some distilled insights from the session:
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
Building a Culture of Foresight Evaluation at the Dubai Future Forum
We had an excellent session on Building a Culture of Foresight Evaluation at the Dubai Future Forum, and I am so pleased to share the moment and unpack this with Annette L Gardner, PhD, and john a. sweeney. Thanks to the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION and Team, and Patrick Noack for the opportunity to delve into the work of the Association of Professional Futurists - APF Foresight Evaluation Report and
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
Prof. Cruz speaks at the NAST 44th Annual Scientific Meeting
Prof. Shermon Cruz, Director and Chief Futurist of the Center for Engaged Foresight, speaks about futures and foresight at the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) 44th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on July 13 in Manila with the theme, "PAGTANAW 2050: Agham Tungo sa Mabuting Kinabukasan (FORESIGHT 2050: Science for a Sustainable Future). In 2021, the Department