Futuristic Thinking
The Goal: Futurists imagine, envision, or predict what has not yet been realized. They work to develop their brains to envision possibilities that others may not and to champion progressive ideas. Those who devote their careers to futures thinking work in the context of core principles for futures thinking.
Skills
Step 1: Read “Five Principles for Thinking Like a Futurist.”
(https://er.educause.edu/articles/2019/3/five-principles-for-thinking-like-a-futurist)
Step 2: As you read, use the 4 A’s protocol to reflect on the ideas presented.
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Assumption. Identify one key assumption in the article: |
Argument. What is one area of the text with which you would argue? |
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Agreement. Identify one area of the text with which you agree? |
Aspiration. What is one aspiration you have related to the text? |