Universities Futures Lab - Podcast series Tough love
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Nov 21, 2024 
Chris Luebkeman, Head of the Strategic Foresight Hub at ETH Zurich, shares his insights on the critical role of futures thinking in universities. He emphasizes the need for 'tough love' when planning for the future, advocating for difficult questions to drive meaningful strategies. Chris explains the connection between foresight and storytelling, urging institutions to create a shared vocabulary for authentic future discussions. He highlights practical steps for integrating foresight into university frameworks, ensuring relevance in a rapidly changing world.
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Create A Common Vocabulary For The Future
- Futures thinking creates shared vocabularies that let diverse experts discuss big questions instead of trivial disagreements.
- Chris Luebkeman says foresight turns future uncertainty into stories that enable institutional dialogue and planning.
Higher Education At A Turning Point
- Higher education faces radical change amplified by ubiquitous access to information and arrival of AI.
- Chris Luebkeman frames AI as a transformative tool that institutions must learn to use wisely.
Home Of The Future Sparked A Career Shift
- At MIT Chris researched the “home of the future” and became fascinated by past visions of home life.
- That work led him to ask how long‑horizon projects can stay fit for purpose amid changing contexts.
