Sci-fi for Future Forecasting

Optimize the power of sci-fi to envision the future today

Imagine the future in a whole new way with sci-fi as a creative process for future forecasting. In this session, you will explore science fiction by following a science fact to a conclusion and examining its implications.

Using sci fi as a tool for future forecasting offers a pragmatic approach to delving into a journey of insight, drawing from tangible real-world instances as guides. In addition, future casting will give you the tools you need to begin designing with scientific facts and establish a catalogue of the future.

“Your session was the most inspiring at the conference.” 

Dr. Nell Breyer

Marshall Innovation Lab at Stanford University–Host

Example: Harnessing The Predictive Power of The 3 Body Problem

As the boundary between sci-fi and reality blurs, Cixin Liu’s acclaimed novel The 3-Body Problem offers compelling insights into anticipating and planning for future technological challenges. The book explores:

• The risks of unchecked artificial super intelligence development, echoing warnings from Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking about uncontrollable AI.
• Advancements in molecular nanotechnology pose potential existential pitfalls if carelessly developed. Thoughtful governance frameworks and containment strategies must be mapped out proactively.

By contemplating such near-future breakthroughs and societal ramifications through speculative fiction, we can future-proof technological progress. Tech companies and investors should:

• Follow the lead of Google, Microsoft, and the US military in using sci-fi for roadmapping and red teaming.
• Conduct structured scenario planning workshops based on thoughtful sci-fi narratives to spark critical conversations and enhance strategic decision-making for both blue and red teams.
• Explore the full implications of cutting-edge research today to build a thriving human future tomorrow, recognizing that every new frontier carries risks and opportunities.

Unlock the Future: Discover the Creative Potential of Science Fiction

Sci-fi for future forecasting session is divided into 3 phases:

CHOOSE

a scientific fact and build your world

INFLECTION POINT

define the scientific and human inflexion points and their sociatial implications

INFLECTION POINT

define the scientific and human inflexion points and their sociatial implications

Start planning for the future, now.

Features:

• Identification of emerging science and technology.
• Creative storytelling: red teaming and blue teaming.
• Discussion and feedback.

Benefits:

• Critical thinking.
• Imagination and creativity.
• Future-focused.
• Collaboration.
• Communication skills.

Unlock the Future: Discover the Creative Potential of Science Fiction

“After experiencing Future Center futurist training, [V] and [H] came back telling me amazing things they learned and the amazing people they met. I’ve seen them using what they learned in their day-to-day managing teams and stakeholders.

I highly recommend having a conversation to explore the opportunity to get the broader ONE leaders to benefit from Future Center’s innovative approach to leadership training.”

Shazad Mirza

IBM | Transformational Connector | Cloud Optimizer |–Linkedin

“The most eye-opening moment from this futurist sprint was that a good leader does not give all the answers but asks all the right questions.”

Sara Semedo

Ministry of Home Affairs. Portugal

With Future Center, what’s different is that apart from the learnings from the theories and actual experiences with other people from various industries and countries, you also get to apply those futurist theories immediately.

What I also like about the approach is you have some time in the week to apply your learnings with direct reports of your choosing.

Brian Halligan

Company Director Halligan Insurances

While we all came in with different goals and challenges, it was obvious that every person in leadership role experiences similar daily challenges that a futurist mindset aids in anticipating.

There’s a feeling of community because everyone is going through it and figuring their way out together.

Hans Schmidt

Hedge Fund Manager