futures archaeology – Teaser
Drawing on over a decade of experience at the intersection of foresight, philosophy, art, and design, this video introduces a framework that connects imaginative thinking with solid analytical research, bridging fiction and reality.
Discover how Futures Archaeology transforms the way we think about tomorrow, making bold possibilities, often seen as unrealistic, both relatable and central to strategic conversations.
At its core, Futures Archaeology moves us beyond anticipating the future to actively shaping the one we want.
Let's #makeagoodfuture together!
Book publication (in German only)
ZURÜCK ZUR ZUKUNFT
Zukunft ist nichts, das einfach passiert. Zukunft ist, was wir heute gestalten. Selten in unserer Geschichte war Zukunftskompetenz so wichtig wie heute. Die Zukunftsforscher Markus Iofcea und Marcel Aberle möchten zur aktiven Auseinandersetzung mit Zukünften motivieren und dazu, wieder an Träume und Visionen zu glauben und helfen, sie umzusetzen.
INHALTE
Zukunftskompetenz als Grundlage für Gestaltung
Klarheit und Kreativität im Umgang mit Zukunftsbildern
Integration unterschiedlicher Zugänge zur Zukunft
Methodenbaukasten zur Gestaltung der Zukunft
Zukunftsgestaltung einer synoptischen Organisation
Von einer Opportunität zur Wirklichkeit: Wege in eine gestaltbare Zukunft
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Unlocking the future with the power of future archaeology
Markus Iofcea urges to make the future a priority in everyday business, not just a topic for occasional meetings. He explains why a forward-thinking mindset is key for long-term success. As a future archaeologist he sees the future as a vast archaeological site where many possible futures are buried and waiting to be discovered. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by TEDxHWZ (2024).
Forgive Memories - Short Story
Originally submitted to the “Echoes of Tomorrow: A Sci-Fi Short Story Competition”, at the Dubai Future Forum 2024. This is a reworked version.
Albert, the last remaining scientist in a world at the end of its final transformation, stands alone in a mysterious cave, covered in secrets. He performs one final, irreversible act as a glowing celestial sphere approaches. What happens when the last keeper of knowledge decides to let go?
Download to discover a tale of solitude, legacy and change.
Essential Items — What Will Withhold the Test of Time and Space?
at the Dubai Future Forum 2024, Adriana Marais, Paula Zuccotti, Markus Iofcea
Which objects define your time on planet Earth? And how would you decide what objects and values to bring to a planet different from Earth? Hear firsthand from a scientist who made these critical choices while planning for a journey to Mars and an artist who has photographed “everything we touch” over 24 hours. In this fireside chat, explore the balance between preserving heritage and embracing novelty — and have your say on what’s worth safeguarding.
Designing tomorrow today
at the [Y]our 2040 gathering 2024
Chris Luebkeman, Markus Iofcea, Natascha Fürst (host)
What is the future? And can we plan for it? Foresight is an art and science, it weaves data and imagination. Markus approaches by forecasting trends into the future, while Chris favors painting a compelling vision, then utilizes research to bridge the gap from today to tomorrow. Showing us there are many ways to practice. Both encourage us to adopt a future-focused mindset.
Source: UBS Y Think Tank
Certain Thoughts about Uncertain Futures
The book takes you on a journey towards various possible futures. It is filled with essays, stories, visualizations, questions and even some recipes.
It highlights the most intriguing discoveries while time traveling to different futures to offer a glimpse into the fascinating worlds we’ve visited in the late 2010 during my time at Y Think Tank.
This book was created by Y Think Tank and was a published as a limited-edition print by UBS.