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.

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.
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.