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Futures Cone

Explore several futures without confusing possibility with prediction.

Which futures can we imagine, and which do we want to help create?

  1. 01

    Choose the subject and time horizon.

  2. 02

    Describe several possible futures and the assumptions behind each.

  3. 03

    Distinguish what seems plausible from what seems probable.

  4. 04

    Discuss which futures are preferable, and to whom.

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Draws on futures studies, including Joseph Voros's work on the futures cone. These short guides are starting points, not substitutes for the original works or specialist advice.