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Shermon Cruz
Nov 7, 20246 min read
Gaming as a Practical Approach for Our Futures
Games are platform for testing new ideas, upcoming technologies, and cultural beliefs serving as a gateway to tomorrow's possibilities.
Shermon Cruz
Aug 2, 20245 min read
How do we play D&D? at the Foresight Europe Network
We recently had an exciting session on Dreams and Disruptions Game at the Foresight Europe Network Demo Hour.
judelynpvcruz
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Playing with Possibilities at the UNESCO-PMU Symposium 2024
The game employs an innovative method integrating aspirational futures (dreams) and potential crises (disruptions).
Shermon Cruz
Jun 18, 20249 min read
Exploring the Boundless Possibilities of Digital and Analog Worlds: Envisioning 2034
Set in 2034, a preferred future scenario unfolds, featuring driving forces of change such as deepfakes, sentient AI, and mental health.
Shermon Cruz
May 13, 20242 min read
Spotlight on the FuturePod APF IF 2023 Awards!
I am delighted to share that the Center for Engaged Foresight team’s interview on FuturePod is now live!
Shermon Cruz
Apr 29, 20249 min read
First Part - From Divine Metaverses to Aquifiner Movements: Some Unthought-of-Futures from Asia
The Center for Engaged Foresight recently launched its “Dreams and Disruptions” (D&D) Global Foresight Workshop Series. The primary goal...
Max Whitman
Jan 18, 20245 min read
Expanding the horizon of possibility through play
This post is part of a blog series on exploratory methodologies for knowledge co-production, an initiative of the Co-Creation Lab of the...
Shermon Cruz
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Beyond the Game: Exploring Future Worlds with Dreams and Disruptions
Reflecting on my keynote at this year's RSD12 Relating Systemic Design Symposium (unfortunately, we failed to record the proceedings),...
Shermon Cruz
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Dreams and Disruptions Launched at the Dubai Future Forum 2023
The Museum of the Future was a fitting backdrop for unveiling Dreams and Disruptions in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region....
Shermon Cruz
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Gamification as a research method at the 2023 The Millennium Project Planning Dubai
Gamification as a research approach or method involves incorporating elements of game design in futures research studies and education....
Shermon Cruz
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Dreams and Disruptions at Quest Alliance Bangalore, India
It was a great experience playing the Dreams and Disruptions Game at the Quest Alliance Futures Literacy workshop with Priyanka Krishna...
Shermon Cruz
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Navigating the Unpredictable: Blending Randomness, Imagination, and Leadership in Foresight Gaming
The "𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲: A Dreams and Disruptions Game" event at the launch of the UNESCO Chair on...
Shermon Cruz
May 10, 20232 min read
Unveiling Dreams and Disruptions: A Foresight Game Takes a Leap from Virtual to Reality
The Center for Engaged Foresight celebrated a milestone with the launch of its first over-the-table session of Dreams and Disruptions.
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