Five Principles for Thinking Like a Futurist - Marina Gorbis, EDUCAUSE Review

In these five decades we learned a lot, and we still believe—even more strongly than before—that systematic thinking about the future is absolutely essential for helping people make better choices today, whether you are an individual or a member of an educational institution or government organization. We view short-termism as the greatest threat not only to organizations but to society as a whole. In my twenty years at the Institute, I've developed five core principles for futures thinking: Forget about predictions. Focus on signals. Look back to see forward. Uncover patterns. Create a community. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2019/3/five-principles-for-thinking-like-a-futurist