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A practical way to better understand unfamiliar & unknown futures is to broaden your perspective w/ the help of wild cards - sudden, rare, surprising, disruptive discontinuities & shocks that could change the course of the future: futuresplatform.com/blog/disruptiv… @Futuresplatform @AFcrew

Five emerging issues that may revolutionize global #food systems over the next 30 years (cellular #agriculture, #IoT in food, #BigData, #Urban Ag, Regenerative Ag): futuresplatform.com/blog/future-of… @Futuresplatform @IvanaMetaFuture

Europe spent years negotiating, innovating and planning to solve its net-zero #energy policy puzzle by 2050. How is Russia’s war in Ukraine reshaping the future of energy in the continent? #foresight #europe #sustainability hubs.ly/Q02t74zK0

Called back from the brink of retirement, nuclear energy is evolving away from its radioactive reputation and filling the gaps in carbon-neutral energy plans. hubs.ly/Q02rWDDq0 #energy #nuclear #futureofenergy #futuretrends #foresight

In today's interconnected world, it's not enough to keep up with the developments in your own industry. More often than not, the most disruptive shifts emerge outside your sector. Stay updated on change signals across sectors with our free reports. 👉 hubs.ly/Q02r19WH0

Don’t let uncertainty paralyse your organisation’s strategies. Instead, make it work to your advantage with scenario planning. Learn how to build #scenarios and transform them into future-proof strategies with our ebook. Get your free copy here: hubs.ly/Q02qflr70

By 2100, all of the world's 20 largest megacities will be located in the developing world, with the majority in #Africa. What implications will this shift have for the future of the global economy, climate, etc? 4 scenarios from @Futuresplatform: futuresplatform.com/blog/scenarios…

Exciting news! Futures Platform's #scenario analyses were recently featured in a research paper examining how the Russo-Ukraine War may impact the #security of Finland and Latvia over the next 10 to 15 years. Read more about the research here: hubs.ly/Q02m-gH20 #ukraine

From glamorous Rolex watches to banal automotive parts, #counterfeits permeate every corner of the market. Learn more about this silently booming industry and its alarming implications for the future of global economy. Read our blog article here: hubs.ly/Q02lLKYg0

How can generative AI enhance - and perhaps disrupt - the landscape of foresight work in the years and decades ahead? Our team of futurists has been exploring AI's potential across different areas of foresight. See their findings on our blog. hubs.ly/Q02lj2v30

A successful business requires an ability to see the future. 🔮 One doesn’t need magic for that – only research. Listen to Saku-Johani Koskinen explaining how strategic foresight can give us a glimpse of tomorrow’s #Food : vimeo.com/833717292

🎉 We're excited to launch our new ebook on #ScenarioPlanning! Let our seasoned team of futurists guide you through the step-by-step of building #scenarios and harnessing their potential for long-term success. Get your free copy today: hubs.ly/Q02g6fPr0 #foresight

Were pandemic lockdowns the death knell for shopping centers, or an unexpected lifeline these real estate giants desperately needed to reclaim relevance? hubs.ly/Q02fmvG00 #retail #futureofretail #shopping #realestate #consumertrends #foresight

As #China intensifies both political and military pressure on #Taiwan, Taiwan’s strategic importance as a global semiconductor hub sets the stage for a potential US-China confrontation. Explore how this geopolitical flashpoint may unfold in our blog. hubs.ly/Q02d85cV0

Compared to one-off #foresight projects, building internal foresight capabilities places futures thinking at the very core of the organisational culture and people's everyday work. See how you can start foresight capability building with 3 simple steps: hubs.ly/Q02bt8Sq0

Will #AI become as prevalent as a camera or a brush in the creative field, broadening the canvas for artists? Or will it sideline human creatives? We present four possible future scenarios exploring AI's impact on the #creative sector. Explore them here: hubs.ly/Q028XzC70

Discover three change signals steering #healthcare into a new era in our latest trend highlight report: 💊 Non-Chemical Prescriptions 🤳 Social Media Footprint to Diagnose Mental Ilnesses 🧬 Artificial DNA to Kill Cancer Get your free copy here: hubs.ly/Q028hZ1g0

Will artificial intelligence spell the end of the traditional job market? Despite the widespread fears, the data tells a different story. Read more and uncover the forces shaping the future of work in our blog 👉hubs.ly/Q027vSSq0 #futureofwork #generativeAI

How will your business fare in a 2°C scenario? What about 4°C? Coming into effect in 2024, the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will require companies to conduct climate scenario analysis. Learn more in our blog: hubs.ly/Q0267J610 #csrd #scenarios

From the circular economy's impact on global finance to the AI content surge, our team of futurists has deciphered several #trends, weak signals, and wild card #scenarios in the past month to help you stay ahead. Discover it all on our website 👉 hubs.ly/Q025KYRr0