About Future Fictions Lab : Reverse-Engineering Tomorrow
Join Data Scientist Miquela Bonferroni and Futurist Liam O´Farrell to discuss Future Center´s methodology in the Future Fictions Lab – where we dissect science fiction books, films, and worlds to extract actionable insights for tomorrow’s business, tech, and society. Learn the tools to turn speculative fiction into a competitive advantage, one scenario at a time.
Inspired by the book
How to Future Forecast with Science Fiction’ by Mark M. Whelan.
Publisher
Future Center Ventures, Miquela Bonferroni, Mark M. Whelan,
This guide explores scenario planning as a vital tool for navigating an unpredictable future. By moving beyond simple mathematical extrapolation, organizations can visualize diverse outcomes based on driving forces like technology, demographics, and shifting social values. The text uses case studies—ranging from the collapse of Swissair to the "black swan" of the 2011 tsunami—to illustrate how failing to anticipate disruptive change can be fatal. Conversely, it provides a step-by-step framework for building scenario matrices and "day-in-the-life" vignettes to test strategy. Ultimately, the author emphasizes that preparing for multiple possibilities helps leaders identify hidden vulnerabilities and seize emerging opportunities. This proactive mindset is presented as essential for everything from national security to personal financial planning.
15 Oct 2026
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The provided text contains excerpts from the speculative thriller 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, which depicts a terrifyingly plausible global conflict triggered by a naval skirmish in the South China Sea. The narrative follows several key figures, including Captain Sarah Hunt, an American naval commander, and Sandy Chowdhury, a White House staffer with family ties to India. As the story unfolds, a series of massive cyberattacks and tactical nuclear strikes cripple the United States, leading to the destruction of cities like San Diego and Galveston. Amidst the chaos, international players like China, Russia, Iran, and a rising India jockey for power, ultimately reshaping the global world order. The book serves as a grim warning about the fragility of modern technology and the potential for rapid military escalation to cause unprecedented human loss. Through the eyes of its diverse characters, the authors examine the high personal and political costs of a war that signals the end of American exceptionalism.
15 Oct 2026
2034 Hijacked_F-35s_and_Blinded_Destroyers.
The provided text contains excerpts from the speculative thriller 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, which depicts a terrifyingly plausible global conflict triggered by a naval skirmish in the South China Sea. The narrative follows several key figures, including Captain Sarah Hunt, an American naval commander, and Sandy Chowdhury, a White House staffer with family ties to India. As the story unfolds, a series of massive cyberattacks and tactical nuclear strikes cripple the United States, leading to the destruction of cities like San Diego and Galveston. Amidst the chaos, international players like China, Russia, Iran, and a rising India jockey for power, ultimately reshaping the global world order. The book serves as a grim warning about the fragility of modern technology and the potential for rapid military escalation to cause unprecedented human loss. Through the eyes of its diverse characters, the authors examine the high personal and political costs of a war that signals the end of American exceptionalism.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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