In this episode, we talk about ways of futuring with Sabrina Meherally, founder of Pause+Effect. Sabrina shares insights about the nuances of foresight, exploring how curiosity, humility, and inclusive practices are key to shaping the futures we envision. We discuss the challenges of exclusionary definitions and methodologies and the importance of embodying the future we seek to create. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional thinking and invites you to become an active participant in the futures we all share. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how foresight can be a tool for inclusion, creativity, and transformative change.
Timestamps
3:12 – Becoming a Futurist
9:26 – (In)accessibility of Foresight
12:12 – Humility in Foresight
12:53 – Land-Based Futures
16:24 – The Evolution and Reception of Pause+Effect
22:15 – The Importance of Being Present to What Is
24:50 – Becoming a Shaper of Change
28:02 – Becoming the Futures in the Present
34:32 – Getting Started through Experimentation, Play & Community
36:55 – How to Get Involved with Sabrina’s Work