We imagine desirable futures (3): Rediscovery of details and personal responsibility
February 2025
Recent discussions about the future often focus on what we fear rather than what we want. In early December, we launched a series of blog posts to explore possible avenues for positive - albeit realistic - future narratives. It is based on the belief that a broad dialogue about positive futures could inspire openness to change and optimism for transitions that lead to a better world.
The third thought experiment explores a possible desirable future, centred on the rediscovery of details, local action and personal responsibility in a complex world.
Rediscovery of details and personal responsibility
Today's debates about the future are often dominated by glossy narratives. Bold promises of high-tech revolutions, sweeping social change or grandiose 'space futures' often seem to define the positive narratives that shape our collective imagination. But as inspiring as these narratives may seem, they can leave many feeling disconnected, disillusioned or powerless. Amid the noise of these narratives, a quieter but powerful narrative is emerging: a rediscovery of detail and a renewed sense of individual and community responsibility. What could drive such a shift in thinking?
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