November 2, 2023 • 15 mins
There are two habits of mind that stops us from fully embracing the future and seeing what might be around the corner.
What are they? The Tyranny of Short-Termism and a Poverty of Imagination.
They prevent us in developing our anticipatory skills and engaging in strategic foresight.
Being Futures Fluent isn't just about being agile and responsive to a future that hasn't yet emerged. It's also about shaping that future - in whatever way we can - so we help to bring the world we want to see into being.
What are they? The Tyranny of Short-Termism and a Poverty of Imagination.
They prevent us in developing our anticipatory skills and engaging in strategic foresight.
Being Futures Fluent isn't just about being agile and responsive to a future that hasn't yet emerged. It's also about shaping that future - in whatever way we can - so we help to bring the world we want to see into being.
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