June ’25 – Envisioning the Future
Week 1 – Context & Curiosity Brainstorm
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Week 1 – Context & Curiosity Brainstorm
Our kick off this month included some context for what envisioning the future is and why we do it. It was a great conversation with a curiosity brainstorm covering topics and ideas we are interested in using to think about the future. Here’s a few takeaways:
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Envisioning the future is a skill that requires deliberate practice, not just passive consumption.
Dan emphasized that unlike watching sci-fi movies or tech demos, true future-casting involves engaging your imagination, asking bold questions, and thinking beyond today’s constraints. He noted that when he feels uncomfortable about the ideas, he knows he’s on the right track. -
Everyday innovation can spark national best practices.
Caralee shared a compelling example of how her team’s shift to discussing the HPV vaccine earlier with parents (starting at age 9) led to increased acceptance—and eventually became a national recommendation. This was a great example of solving real problems can scale into national solutions. -
We often judge future ideas using the lens of the past, which limits creativity.
Dan warned that when we envision the future, we tend to critique ideas based on what we already know. He encouraged participants to suspend disbelief and think aspirationally, even if the ideas feel “out there.” -
Technology can both empower and alienate us—our relationship with it needs intentional shaping.
Grace expressed concerns about mistrust and surveillance tied to digital tools, while Wayne admitted he only feels truly relaxed when disconnected from tech. Dan and Caralee echoed this, discussing small ways they resist tech overload in daily life. And Chris suggested the idea of “disconnecting for tech” could become the topic for envisioning a more livable futute. -
Participants appreciated the reminder that many “new” issues—like fear of technology—are actually recurring patterns.
Caralee brought up Y2K, reflecting that fear of new tech is nothing new, and Chris added that since the Industrial Revolution, people have been told new technologies would bring more leisure and better lives—yet that promise often falls short.
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