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About futures, foresight, imagination, play, storytelling, experiences and more.
#divitips Correct the anchor spacing
When you insert an anchor link, DIVI sometimes jumps to the wrong place. This code fixes this problem.
Storytelling as a facilitation practice
A little while ago, I wrote about the problems that arise when futures work becomes theatre. When I tell people that a great deal of my work in futures (and elsewhere) is about storytelling, many often assume that there must be some theatrical aspect to this. But they’re wrong.
Scientists Warning Europe
A interesting site full of science endorsed solutions which will lead to a just transition for our World to a sustainable and equitable future presented by scientists across Europe.
Let’s have faith in reality and humanity, not the tired hopes of modernity
Radical acceptance about the reality of our sustainability and environmental challenges is important. So, I believe, is hope.
#Read Cop15 essential reading: seven books that explain the biodiversity crisis
Ahead of December’s Cop15 conference, writers at The Guardian have selected titles that explain the issues at stake, from animal extinction to marine degradation and loss of habitat.
CliMate, your climate conversation coach
Created by The Suzuki Foundation, this fun and simple chatbot on Facebook Messenger will teach you how stop arguing and start understanding people through a choose-your-own adventure style practice conversation. You’ll get to choose your responses from a set of options, and your conversation coach will guide you through it, providing insight into the reaction your responses might elicit.
Book recommendation: Storytelling for a Greener World
Sustainability meets heritage: powering heritage buildings with solar electricity is a no-brainer
The “protected status” of heritage buildings means that solar photovoltaic panels are seldom seen on roofs, but does this make sense in our changing world?
Sustainability meets heritage: powering heritage buildings with solar electricity is a no-brainer
If a heritage building has protected status, where does that leave the use of solar panels, insulation and so on, all necessary in our quest for clean, climate-friendly energy?
Participants as creators in facilitated futures sessions
One of the most persistent mistakes in futures and foresight work is treating participants as audiences, who are expected to consume expert input, trend decks, and scenarios prepared elsewhere.
#Watch How to turn climate anxiety into action (TED)
It’s normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues.
When futures work becomes theatre
I’ve been in futures workshops that looked impressive from the outside. There were beautifully designed slides. Sophisticated frameworks. Post-its covering every wall. People left energised, saying it was “inspiring” or “eye-opening”. And then: nothing really changed.
Aligning values with your recruitment process
“We care about our people.” Really? So why do so many companies fail to simply acknowledge receipt of job applications, and send out an automated response when the position is filled?
Why walks bring hope to the surface (without tipping into optimism)
I use walks as a futures method because they tend to surface hope, but not the kind that relies on reassurance or positive thinking.
Lessons learned from the first Deep Time Walk in Innsbruck
Some notes about how I planned my first Deep Time Walk in Innsbruck, what worked, what didn’t, and what lessons I need to apply in the future.