June ’25 – Envisioning the Future
Week 3 – How do other cultures envision the future?
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Week 3 – How do other cultures envision the future?
This week, we built on last session’s exploration of futurism by looking beyond Western paradigms and diving into how other cultures imagine the future.
Chris invited us to explore global perspectives—through art, mythology, and storytelling—and reflect on how these alternate visions might inspire our own work and communities.
Dan sparked conversation with insights into ancient cosmologies, noting how many pre-modern civilizations viewed the future with humility and faith rather than a sense of control.
Sarah and Caralee highlighted Indigenous and Hawaiian futurism, where the future is deeply intertwined with ancestral wisdom and a return to collective ways of being.
We considered how concepts of time (monochronic vs. polychronic) shape futurist thinking, and how art—especially from queer, Afro, and Indigenous artists—can offer powerful, provocative visions of liberation and connection.
A recurring thread: reimagining the future may not always mean invention, but restoration. From dreams of non-religious community spaces rooted in psychology to stories of spiritual salons led by unexpected figures (Dwight from The Office?!), we surfaced big questions about belonging, healing, and co-creating futures that allow for multiplicity, emotion, and meaning.
Prompt to carry forward: What future(s) do you feel called to imagine—and how might art or community help you invite others into that vision?
Replay below: https://vimeo.com/1095375149?share=copy
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