
Nick Foster
Futurist and designer who has worked at Google X, Sony, and Dyson. Author of the book Could, Should, Might, Don't: How We Think About the Future.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 32min
How to Bring More Rigor to Your Long-Term Thinking
Nick Foster, a seasoned futurist and designer with a background at Google X, Sony, and Dyson, shares his insights on enhancing long-term thinking in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of viewing the future through multiple lenses, rather than a single perspective, to foster better decision-making. The conversation critiques simplistic predictions and advocates for a nuanced, responsible approach to strategy. Foster also highlights the need for diverse perspectives to help traditional companies adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty.

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Aug 20, 2025 • 59min
Nick Foster: Could, Should, Might, Don't—a new way to think about designing for the future
Nick Foster, a Futures Designer and former Head of Design at Google X, shares his insights on designing for an uncertain future. He discusses the challenges of creating for technologies and users that don’t yet exist, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in design. Foster critiques conventional methods of futures thinking, introducing the concepts of 'could, should, might, and don't' to reframe our approach. He highlights the dangers of overly relying on data and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of storytelling in shaping our future.

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Sep 18, 2025 • 2h 26min
IM 837: Could Should Might Don't - Why Tomorrow Doesn't Feel Like Sci-Fi
In a thought-provoking discussion, designer Nick Foster explores frameworks for thinking about the future, as outlined in his book, Could, Should, Might, Don't. He critiques the oversimplified sci-fi narratives that often dominate tech predictions. Delving into AI's real-world applications, he discusses how tools like ChatGPT are frequently misused as simple search engines and highlights the complexities of privacy in AI interactions. Nick emphasizes the importance of a design-led approach to shape a more realistic and collective future.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 13min
You’re Thinking About the Future All Wrong
Nick Foster, a seasoned designer and futurist with experience at Apple and Google X, discusses how our approach to imagining the future is flawed. He explores the idea of 'could futurism,' emphasizing the power of optimistic imagination while acknowledging its pitfalls. He also dives into 'should futurism' and 'might futurism,' stressing the importance of scenario planning. Finally, Foster highlights 'don’t futurism,' which critiques risks and dystopian visions, revealing why a more balanced perspective can lead to better outcomes.

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Aug 28, 2025 • 33min
Nick Foster on How We Really Think About the Future
Nick Foster, a designer and futurist with a background at Apple and Google, discusses his book 'Could Should Might Don’t', exploring how society misinterprets the future. He emphasizes a more collaborative and critical approach to futurism, challenging conventional narratives. Foster reflects on his experiences at Google X, urging us to understand biases in predictions. He also highlights the interplay of science fiction with real-world advancements, advocating for a grounded perspective on technology and everyday life.