Saturday, March 1, 2025

Three Simple Ways to Practice Futures Literacy Today

 


1. Play the “What If” Game

Pick a topic that matters to you—your work, your family, your community—and ask “What if…?” in both positive and negative directions. Instead of stopping at worries, imagine possibilities. This helps you see beyond fear.

2. Notice Weak Signals

Pay attention to small changes around you: new habits among friends, emerging technologies, shifts in how people talk. These weak signals often point to bigger changes ahead.

3. Tell Future Stories

Write (or even talk out loud) a short story of your life in 10 or 20 years. Don’t worry about accuracy—focus on possibility. Sharing these stories with others makes the future feel less abstract and more approachable.



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