Constructing futures: A social constructionist perspective on foresight methodology

Constructing futures ; a social constructionist perspective on foresight methodology

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the relationship between a particular epistemological perspective and foresight methodology. We draw on a body of social theory concerned with the way that meaning is produced and assimilated by society; specifically, the social construction of knowledge, which is distinguished from its near-neighbour constructivism by its focus on inter-subjectivity. We ...

A Social Constructionist Epistemology

A Challenging Conversation on Integral Futures: Embodied Foresight & Trialogues

Cognitive Sciences Strategies for Futures Studies (Foresight)

Abstract: It seems before understanding the mind structure and laws governing the process of perception, we’ve gone into the application of science to build better futures. This is because the science begins with attitude not the reality.The major goal of this study is to identify qualitative relationships among key variables across of Cognitive Sciences (CS) with Futures Studies (FS).Ideas and...

Constructing Futures in New Attractors

The paper develops the argument that certain concepts central to chaos theory enable the organisational change agent to have a richer understanding of the process by which she sets out to construct an alternative future. The broad organisational outcomes of her actions may be predictable in general terms, but the path by which the organisation reaches those outcomes, and the detailed stages thr...