FIF Series EP 3 - The Difference Between Prediction and Foresight

Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers

Foresight isn't about predicting the future—it's about exploring multiple possible futures to better prepare for uncertainty. Most predictions fail because the world is complex and change doesn't happen in a straight line.
• Prediction assumes one certain future while foresight explores multiple possibilities
• Most predictions fail due to the complexity of our world and non-linear change
• Classic predictions like flying cars by 2000 missed their timeline
• The foresight approach would examine AI's impact with multiple scenarios instead of definitive predictions
• Looking at predictions through a foresight lens helps us prepare for various outcomes
• Consider alternative futures that might not be obvious when you hear predictions
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章节

1. FIF Series EP 3 - The Difference Between Prediction and Foresight (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Think Forward (00:00:30)

3. Foresight vs. Prediction Explained (00:00:43)

4. Why Most Predictions Fail (00:01:22)

5. Multiple Futures vs. One Future (00:02:05)

6. Applying Foresight Thinking (00:03:05)

7. Episode Wrap-Up (00:03:31)