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Think Forward Ep 115 - Futures Research
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đď¸ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 115: Futures Research Methods đŽđ§
Iâm Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series by diving into one of the most essential aspects of foresight: Futures Research. Whether youâre a seasoned pro or just beginning your futures journey, this episode will help sharpen your research skills and open your mind to new possibilities.
đ Key Takeaways:
â˘What Futures Research really is: exploring what could happen, what should happen, and what we need to prepare for.
â˘The power of qualitative methods like the Delphi Technique, Scenario Planning, and Backcasting.
â˘The role of quantitative methods like Trend Extrapolation and Cross-Impact Analysis.
â˘How participatory methods like Futures Workshops and Design Fiction make futures work more inclusive and engaging.
â˘The future of futures researchâAI-powered foresight and more participatory, inclusive methods.
Explore a range of tools that futurists use to make sense of tomorrow and start thinking systematically about whatâs ahead!
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Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO
Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/
Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Think Forward Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Futures Research (00:00:44)
3. Qualitative Methods in Futures Research (00:01:29)
4. Quantitative Methods in Futures Research (00:03:22)
5. Participatory and Creative Methods (00:04:47)
6. Choosing the Right Method (00:06:02)
7. Future of Futures Research (00:06:46)
8. Conclusion and Future Episodes (00:07:24)
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