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 ...

Background: Scenario is the primary method in futures studies, and thus its improper use can undermine the credibility and claims of the results. There are many scenario types, and here we aimed at understanding whether these scenarios are being used properly in the health field.    Methods: In this study, a combination method was used in 3 phases, and 8 + 2 steps were considered to ...

This article tests whether the field of foresight and futures studies shows significant variable selection biases in the modelling of the future in general and the impact of function systems in particular. We performed a word frequency analysis to measure the relative importance of the political system, the economy, science, art, religion, law, sport, health, education, and the mass media to th...

The paper presents issues related to a systemic approach for the development of foresight studies. Necessary steps are identified and most common methods are analyses, with their weakness and straits. The authors make a point in underlining that foresight is not about methods, but about management of change. Four metastrategies of change are described. Change as an organizational process has be...

E-government foresight is a major issues for many countries. It is a systematic approach for looking into the long-term futures. E-government initiatives are currently at a stage of integration and new orientation in developing countries. Smaller steps of government modernization have in part been successfully implemented; larger ones still lie ahead of us. This demands a framework for e-govern...

Advanced warning of potential new opportunities and threats related to biodiversity allows decision-makers to act strategically to maximize benefits or minimize costs. Strategic foresight explores possible futures, their consequences for decisions, and the actions that promote more desirable futures. Foresight tools, such as horizon scanning and scenario planning, are increasingly used by gover...

Anecdotal evidence collected from speaking with Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation students who undertake subjects within the Master of Strategic Foresight program at Swinburne University suggests that Futures Studies as a domain of activity has something to offer entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial action. Direct experience in the classroom has shown us that a foresight perspective can be...