Future Generations

A research publication on arts-based practices for long-term decision-making

This creative research stems from the premise that today’s hyper-rational decision-making processes are biased towards the present and fail to account for the needs and desires of future generations. The resulting online publication contains case studies and practical guidance for decision-makers interested in experimenting with new ways to connect to the not-here and not-yet.

I undertook this research alongside art history & philosophy scholar Joëlle Dubé with guidance from Sarah Brown and Jonathan Lapalme from the transdisciplinary art studio The Office of Rules and Norms.

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Themes

creative futuring

This research makes the case for creative futuring as a means of countering short-term thinking in negotiations, and identifies concrete methods for simulating futures, like roleplaying or serious games.

relationality

Relationality is unpacked in its capacity to help foster long-term thinking, and a number of access points into a more relational worldview are explored, such as presence, empathy and responsibility.

more-than-humans

Future Generations re-instates value and agency to both unborn humans and non-human entities in the present, arguing that arts-led practices and relational thinking can help give them a seat at the table and let their voices be heard.

Practices

Art

Design

Designed the publication, including all visuals

Research

Pursued two main research vectors

Conducted interviews for 5 case studies

Writing

Co-wrote the publication

Facilitation

Designed and facilitated two futurism workshops