On Participation
Participation is key to Futures Work, yet often resisted by hierarchies valuing efficiency over collaboration. Its value lies in complexity's nature.

Participation is key to Futures Work, yet often resisted by hierarchies valuing efficiency over collaboration. Its value lies in complexity's nature.
We say we want less regulation—until we need it. The real tension isn’t between freedom and control, but between rules that trap and rules that enable.
Helping my child understand quadrilaterals taught me this: real understanding—and real futures—come from breaking things down, questioning assumptions, and rebuilding with meaning and glue.
In this interview with Sarah Biendarra, explore the approach of Simple Thinking—how it helps navigate complexity and shape future possibilities.
Futures thinking has always been part of who I am. For me, it’s about seeing beyond the immediate. This is my journey and its learnings.