Mirrors of meaning
Metaphors are like keys that unlock hidden doors in the mansion of the mind (a metaphor to explain metaphor, oh dear). Behind each door lies a room full of potential, complex ideas, abstract emotions, and unspoken truths.
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The Futures Telescope
The Futures Telescope is a tool for uncovering the blind spots in our vision and the assumptions that guide us.
Of Bridges and Vessels
Don’t get me wrong, I understand the notion and see the beauty in all the “Build bridges, not walls” kind of metaphors. But when it comes to strategy and futures, I’m afraid a bridge isn’t the answer.
Because Strategy needs Conversation.
Conversation is not the same as communication. Conversation can create friction. And it is friction you need to create a spark.
What Happens When We Engage with Futures Thinking?
Anticipation is not prediction—it's the art of sensing, adapting, and shaping possibility. But have we forgotten how to use it? Futures Thinking is not a luxury; it’s a societal necessity.