Overview
First we invent our technologies - and then we use our technologies to reinvent ourselves, as individuals, as communities and ultimately, as a planetary society. In this class we explore a core topic for examples and deep learning of foresight process and methods you will be able to apply well beyond the scope of this class, learning a suite of forecasting methods essential to cultivating innovator's effective foresight, the ability to spot hidden trends, identify new opportunities, develop responsive innovations and anticipate unintended impacts in the face of exponential uncertainty. Student teams work on a related area of interest for experiential learning and practice using forecasting methods and develop an integrated forecast of its long-term trajectory. Individuals then do a deep dive and apply design thinking tools to create high impact innovations that either leverage their forecast trends or change their forecasted future.