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It’s ironic that in times of rapid change knowing what the future holds is simultaneously more important and more inaccessible. Which trends are “real”? Which concepts/ideas/philosophies are of suitable force to serve as a foundation for building new institutions, business models, and even societies? Futures thinking is an important requirement for educators (particularly leaders and funders). I have found two resources to be particularly valuable in directing my thinking about the future:
The Futurist is a magazine published by the World Futures Society – a group that explores trends, hosts an annual conference, and generally tries to make sense of what is happening.
Trendwatching focuses less on trying to figure out the future…and more on trying to give a cohesive overview of what is happening today. See their recent innovation jubilation briefing for a sample.