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Category Archives: futures
Looking ahead 200 years: another age of epic growth
What will humanity do next, after two centuries of extraordinary growth? Last week I asked this futures question, starting off by introducing the incredible boom humanity experience after around 1800 and continuing through the present day. I then offered one … Continue reading
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What does the future look like if humanity shrinks, instead of grows?
Greetings from a pleasant long May weekend in northeastern Virginia. There’s a holiday on Monday, which makes these three days a good time for reflection. (Also work, but that’s a different matter.). I’ve been working on a project sub rosa … Continue reading
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Some ways for generative AI to transform the world
For the past two months I’ve been scrambling to work on generative AI. That’s the phrase I prefer to corral together ChatGPT, art generators like DALL-E, and any AI-driven software which helps us make content. Besides hosting Forum sessions (some … Continue reading
Imagining future universities with Midjourney images
What might future campuses look like? I’ve been using AI art programs for a while, getting to generate images for classes, presentations, social media, and entertainment. The nexus of automation and creativity is something I’ve been brooding about for years. … Continue reading
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How do we think of our present time, looking to the future? The 2022 Polycrisis and what comes next
Today is a Sunday in northeastern Virginia. It’s a very warm afternoon now, the temperature around 88°F (31°C) and humidity driving the heat index to 100°F (38°C). The cats are resting inside, sensibly basking in air conditioning after lazing on … Continue reading
Posted in climatechange, economics, futures, politics, visualization
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Simulations and scenarios for the Ukrainian crisis
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, many wonder how it might conclude. Will Putin conquer the whole nation, or move on to new targets? How will the western sanction strategy impact Russia? This may be where simulations and scenarios … Continue reading
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Playtesting a university simulation game in a graduate seminar
I’d like to start 2022 on a high note. After frantically grading impressive student final projects, I thought I could share some of their work from earlier in the fall semester. Specifically, I’ll describe a teaching game I’ve been developing … Continue reading
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Four futures for higher education after neoliberalism
How might higher education change if society moves beyond the neoliberal order? Scholar Chris Newfield recently published a fine set of scenarios for future colleges and universities. It is very much worth your time to explore. Here I’ll set the … Continue reading
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Will humanity take these decarbonizing steps this year? The Lynas choice
Today, July 15th, the Sunrise Movement is organizing a national action in the United States. Its aim: to pressure the Biden administration to take more serious steps about the climate crisis. In line with that call, I’d like to pose … Continue reading
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Futures thinking and the pandemic: looking back one year ago
One year ago… One year ago, I was (among other things) monitoring the nascent coronavirus outbreak, trying to extrapolate how it might impact the world in general and higher ed in particular. I gathered information and data steadily and did … Continue reading
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