In this insightful episode, Ross Dawson interviews futurist Sylvia Gallusser about multidisciplinary foresight and how we can all become proactive in shaping the future. Sylvia highlights the power of combining fields like sociology and history to identify long-term patterns, while using creative tools like envisioning meditation and fiction to imagine actionable future scenarios. They alsoContinueContinue reading “Multidisciplinary Foresight”
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A Half-Year of Future Vision
Discover a sample of our work at Silicon Humanism with 16 issues of Future Vision. Future Vision Volume 1Download
Weaving the Future of Fashion and Clothing
Our last issue of the schoolyear is out! Illustration by Peter van Barneveld In this 16th issue, Future Vision investigates the Future of Clothing and Fashion: 🧦 Smart socks for babies👙 Textile waste inundating Earth👢 Innovative clothing for healthcare and rehabilitation👕 3D-printing clothes at home👜 Fashion and style with Coco Chanel👒 Virtual Fitting Rooms🕸 Biomimicry — fromContinueContinue reading “Weaving the Future of Fashion and Clothing”
Be Kind, Unwind: The Future of Sleep, Relaxation, and Mindfulness
As Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May in the United States, we dedicate this issue to sleep, relaxation, and mindfulness.Let’s envision how we are going to sleep, dream, and unwind in the future with Future Vision and Silicon Humanism.You are now familiar with our signature format:💟 Signals of the Future💟 Inspirations from amazingContinueContinue reading “Be Kind, Unwind: The Future of Sleep, Relaxation, and Mindfulness”
Future of Cars and Mobility
🚘 In the latest edition of #FutureVision, we explore the future of cars through thought-provoking signals and imaginative scenarios: 🚗 From polygonal, bullet-proof electric vehicles to self-driving, color-changing cars 🌳 Sustainable initiatives turning waste into energy for EVs 🤖 AI-powered cars that can predict traffic, self-heal, and even photosynthesize! 👭 A unique auto clinic empoweringContinueContinue reading “Future of Cars and Mobility”
Reinventing the Classroom
🎓 The Future of Education Unfolds in the Latest Issue of Future Vision! This week, we investigate the transformative world of education with our newest release of Future Vision. 🔊 Discover our latest signals OpenAI’s new tech can mimic your voice in seconds—what does that mean for your digital identity? Tennessee’s ELVIS Act is changingContinueContinue reading “Reinventing the Classroom”
Tomorrowland: Urban Dreams and Designs
🚀 Welcome to Tomorrowland: Urban Dreams & Designs! 🏙️ Dive into the latest edition of Future Vision, where we explore the metropolis of tomorrow! 🐦 Signals of the Future: Bird Migration Patterns, Human Demographics, Water Crisis in India. 📚 Inspiration from Italo Calvino: “Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears.” Let’s build ourContinueContinue reading “Tomorrowland: Urban Dreams and Designs”
How a Futurist Views the Age of AI
Silicon Humanism founder, Sylvia Gallusser, worked for television and radio in France and in strategy consulting in California before making a career transition to become a professional futurist. The job title of a futurist might not have been on the shortlist of many children’s dream jobs growing up, but the discipline has become essential asContinueContinue reading “How a Futurist Views the Age of AI”
Collective Futures, Personal Futures
With alarming rates of depression and loneliness in the most vulnerable populations (the youth, the elderly, the ill), the need for futures thinking and hope building is particularly acute.4 years ago, Sean Moffitt and Rob Tyrie joined forces in the midst of a global pandemic and brought together hundreds of futures thinkers and sensemakers fromContinueContinue reading “Collective Futures, Personal Futures”
Traveling the World and Beyond
🚀 Buckle up to Explore the Future of Travel and Vacation! 🌏 Hey there, young futurists! It’s time for another exciting issue of #FutureVision – This week, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating world of travel and vacation and beyond, through signals of the future, futures envisioning techniques, what-if provocations, wisdom from inspiring humanists, andContinueContinue reading “Traveling the World and Beyond”
Toys, Games, and Imagining the Future
🚀 Hello, All-Star Futurists and Futures Gamers! 🌟 We are back from spring break with another thrilling issue of Future Vision, your go-to newsletter for all things ahead of the curve! This week, we cover the Future of Toys & Games! 🎲🤖In this issue, we’re diving headfirst into the future with recent signals:🧠 Witness historyContinueContinue reading “Toys, Games, and Imagining the Future”
The Future of Pets and Pet Care
🐾 Greetings, Futures inquirers and pet aficionados! 🐾 Welcome to another pawsome edition of #FutureVision, the weekly newsletter dedicated to all things foresight. In our 9th issue, we’re embarking into the future of pets! 🐶🦜🐢🐰🐍 🌍 We discuss trends and signals of change: What is the cost of canine companionship? 🐕 What are the challengesContinueContinue reading “The Future of Pets and Pet Care”
Imagining the Next Generation of Families
🌟 Greetings, Futures Navigators! 🌟 Welcome to our latest edition of #FutureVision, dedicated to… The Future of Family! 🎢 This week, we explore signals of family structure and value changes: The number of cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren decline sharply, while grandparents and great-grandparents increase significantly. An AI-powered companion doll combats loneliness among the elderly. AContinueContinue reading “Imagining the Next Generation of Families”
Past, Present, Future: Writing our History
🌟 Greetings, Futures Thinkers and Builders! 🌟 Welcome to the latest edition of Future Vision, where we explore the future and the intersection of technology, culture, and the human experience. In this issue, we delve into the rich tapestry of our collective past, examine the signals of our future, and invite you to engage inContinueContinue reading “Past, Present, Future: Writing our History”
COMPASS: Collapse
The latest issue of COMPASS, The Global Voice of Professional Futurists is out and we talk about Collapse! Check it out on Association of Professional Futurists – APF. It features articles from a range of outstanding futurists such as Wendy Schultz, Richard Hames, Riane Eisler, Christopher Jones, Andrew Curry, Patricia Lustig, Gill Ringland, Elina Hiltunen, Dr. Monica Mastrantonio, Jeremy W., Ian Paterson, Graham Norris, Tracey Follows, Stephen Aguilar-Millan, Professor(Dr) Sanjay KumaContinueContinue reading “COMPASS: Collapse”
A Silver-Screened Future: Films and Movie Theaters
Greetings, Sci-fi Lovers and Visionaries! The latest issue of #FutureVision is here, and this week, we’re diving into the captivating Future of Movies and Movie Theaters! Let’s step into the silver-screened future, where popcorn is still crunchy, and the projector beams possibilities. Apple Vision Pro Headsets: Safety at the Crossroads Drivers sporting Apple Vision ProContinueContinue reading “A Silver-Screened Future: Films and Movie Theaters”
The Future of Journalism: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics of inviting Generative AI in the Newsroom
It’s always a pleasure to welcome journalist colleagues from Europe to California! 🌟 We just had an incredible day of workshops with journalists from Norway, digging into the future of #Journalism. We met at #Hanahaus in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Together we explored and pondered how AI tools are bringing novel opportunities, potential risks,ContinueContinue reading “The Future of Journalism: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics of inviting Generative AI in the Newsroom”
The Upgrade: AI for Journalists and Marketers
I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: AI Fundamentals for Professional Communicators and Marketers from The Upgrade! It was such an amazing class! The instructors are excellent experts and communicators! Peter Bittner is so smart and knowledgeable, agile in his thoughts, and caring for the group to have a great learning experience. Kris Krüg regularly brings freshContinueContinue reading “The Upgrade: AI for Journalists and Marketers”
Caring about… the Future of Water!
📰 Our Issue #4 of FUTURE VISION is out!! 📰 The future of water has become a critical concern for our planet. How can we ensure a water-secure future for ourselves and generations to come? 🌎 In the latest issue of FutureVision, we explore the challenges and opportunities of water management in the 21st century.ContinueContinue reading “Caring about… the Future of Water!”
Leap Day of the Swan: The State of Work
It happens every…126,144,000 seconds2,102,400 minutes35,040 hours1,460 days4 years of orbits ’round the sun…It’s Leap Day – a four-year milestone our Guild wants to celebrate and milepost … because a lot can happen in four years.Leap Day has been notorious for being ignored unless you happen to have a wedding anniversary, or you are a Leapling (born on Feb 29th). ButContinueContinue reading “Leap Day of the Swan: The State of Work”
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