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By Suneet Pansare Over the past year, I’ve come across several news reports about orcas mysteriously attacking boats (see image below). These incidents, which have been occurring with increasing frequency, have left scientists and sailors alike searching for explanations. Some speculate that the behavior is a form of retaliation – an organized uprising against human interference, while others suggest it could be playful or misdirected aggression. Whatever the reason, the patt

Part 1: Understanding Time Across Cultures by Lil Zhang Introduction Moleskin Sketches III by Pedro Correa ( pedrocorrea.com ) When we think of myths and legends, we might think of those from our past history, the ones embedded in our cultures as relics of how our ancestors understood the world. They are preserved as lessons, warnings, and reasonings from worlds that sought to make sense of what lay beyond the tools of their time. This form of knowledge-sharing is as old as w

By Grace Okubo The systems that shape our lives – where we live, what we eat, and how we work – are built on the stories we tell about...

By Lynesha Pillai Status quo Landfills in South Africa are under pressure from two major waste streams: unsellable clothing (textiles)...

by Rachel Magaji One reason I enjoy foresight is that it makes me more effective in my day-to-day job. Startups move fast and change all...

by Rachel Magaji Image by freepik I work as a product designer with startups. In my experience, I have noticed a common problem. Many...

By Mohamed Okash AI image generated by Canva Magic Media On June 26, 2025, Somalia marked 65 years of independence. But this milestone...

What Can Designers Learn from Medicine? by Rachel Magaji Image by freepik We may already be slipping into the future our grandparents...

By Grace Okubo We can quickly call to mind popular dystopian stories today because they dominate contemporary media. But can we say the...

by Wensupu Yang Preface In discussions about AI and the future of work, it’s become common to reassure ourselves that AI is not going to...

Part 2: Composting What Is, Cultivating What Could Be By amalia deloney This is Part 2 of “From Input to Interbeing.” If you haven’t read...

By Grace Okubo The call to democratize foresight must expand beyond the boardroom to engage those who are most exposed to uncertainty....

Part 1: Reframing Public Participation as a Living System By amalia deloney Photo by Tara Winstead: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-chec...

By amalia deloney In the evolving landscape of societal transformation, the concept of public interest  has long ensured that essential...

by Elena Krafft Picture generated by AI Anyone who has lived and worked internationally can tell their own stories about how speaking the...

By Khai Seng Hong If you are paying attention to the news and the world out there, there is a good chance that you might be feeling...

As Futures Thinking gains wider recognition and awareness, it is natural for people from other disciplines to become curious about the...

by Khai Seng Hong Hope is a key emotion and mood that provides the fuel for people to imagine multiple futures.  Hope by  Nick Youngson  ...

By Cesar Perez In a future where democracy fades before the might of technological progress and corporate dominance, one man's mind...

THE APOLLO TRILOGY PART 3/3 By Samista Jugwanth “Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the...