Imaginable is the Futures Book Club featured read for October!
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Imaginable: How to see the future coming and feel ready for anything – by Jane McGonigal |
“With a gamer’s affinity for imagined worlds and the futurist’s gusto for embracing what comes next, Jane McGonigal urges us to place ourselves ten years hence, look around, imagine what might be, ask questions, run into walls, start anew. Imaginable is both argument for action and blueprint, an irresistible thought-experiment with practical, urgent application, a playful, provocative, and wildly inspiring read. Make the unimaginable imaginable and see the possibilities unfolding.”
This was a firm favourite in this month’s voting, and a highly recommended read for people new to futures. Imaginable will no doubt spark stimulating conversation as we discuss Jane’s playful yet practical approach.
New reads stick around a while. This book will be discussed in January, February & March.
There’s still time to get involved with recently featured books
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Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth
Doughnut Economics proposes an economic mindset that’s fit for our times. It’s not a set of policies and institutions, but rather a way of thinking to bring about the regenerative and distributive dynamics that this century calls for. Drawing on insights from diverse schools of economic thought – including ecological, feminist, institutional, behavioural and complexity economics – it sets out seven ways to think like a 21st century economist in order to transform economies, local to global.
Upcoming discussions: November, January & February
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The Manual of Design Fiction by Julian Bleecker, Nick Foster, Fabien Girardin & Nicolas Nova
The definitive book on design fiction from the originators of the practice, providing a compelling mindset and toolkit for any person or organization grappling with the future and its implications.
Upcoming discussions: early November & late November
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Thinking About the Future by Andy Hines & Peter Bishop
Thinking about the Future distills the expertise of three dozen senior foresight professionals into a set of essential guidelines for carrying out successful strategic foresight. Presented in a highly scannable yet personable style, each guideline includes an explanation and rationale, key steps, a case example, and resources for further study.
Upcoming discussions: November
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I hope to see you in the Reading Room!
Amanda
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