The History of Futures Thinking
Abstract
While futures design is a relatively new practice, the act of speculating about the future has ancient roots. Humans have always tried to anticipate what lies ahead, whether by examining natural patterns, interpreting prophecies and omens, or simply wondering "what if?"
Fields of Study & Subjects
Design Education and Practice
Scientific Research and Philosophical Inquiry
Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Design Thinking
- Pages
- 13–20
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter