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Futurology

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Futurology

In an era of exponential change, the ability to anticipate and prepare for future scenarios has become a critical leadership and strategic skill. This learning plan is essential for executives, entrepreneurs, strategists, and innovators who need to make decisions today that will remain relevant tomorrow, offering practical tools to navigate technological disruption and societal transformation.

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12 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Futurology with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Futurology.

What You'll Learn

  • Master proven forecasting techniques used by elite futurists to systematically predict emerging trends and disruptions
  • Understand how exponential technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotech are converging to transform every industry
  • Develop strategic foresight to anticipate how automation and human enhancement will reshape work, economics, and society
  • Learn scenario planning methodologies to prepare for multiple possible futures and critical inflection points through 2030
  • Gain the frameworks to navigate uncertainty and make better long-term decisions in your career and organization

Master the art and science of forecasting, learning proven techniques used by elite forecasters and understanding how to think systematically about what's coming next.

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Superforecasting

Uncover the secrets of elite forecasters and learn techniques to predict the future with remarkable accuracy.

10 m
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How to Future

A practical guide to anticipating change and shaping better futures in an era of rapid technological and societal shifts.

11 m
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source 1source 2The Strategic Foresight Book - IFRC Solferino AcademyStrategic Foresight Toolkit for Resilient Public Policy
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Building Tomorrow: Innovation Meets Strategic Foresight

Lena and Eli explore how to shift from reactive thinking to proactive future-building, combining strategic foresight tools with systematic innovation approaches to create lasting competitive advantage.

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Explore how accelerating technologies—from AI to quantum computing—are converging to transform industries, society, and human capability at unprecedented speed.

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The Future Is Faster Than You Think

A thrilling exploration of how converging technologies will revolutionize industries and transform our lives in the next decade.

9 m
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The Inevitable

Visionary exploration of twelve technological forces shaping our future, offering an optimistic roadmap for navigating the coming decades.

10 m
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source 1source 2source 3Here's how technology has changed the world since 2000
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The Future Is Faster Than You Think

Explore how exponential technological acceleration is reshaping every aspect of our lives, from AI and automation to the convergence of digital, physical, and biological innovations transforming our world at breakneck speed.

9 m

Dive deep into artificial intelligence, automation, and human augmentation to understand how these forces will reshape work, economics, and what it means to be human.

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The Coming Wave

Insights into the future of technology and its societal implications.

10 m
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The Singularity Is Nearer

Exploring the future of artificial intelligence and its impact

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The Coming Wave: AI, Fusion, and Human Augmentation

Explore how AI, robotics, quantum computing, and fusion energy are converging to reshape civilization itself. From brain-computer interfaces to trillion-dollar economic impacts, we're at the most consequential crossroads in human history.

9 m

Synthesize global megatrends and scenario planning to develop strategic foresight for the decade ahead, preparing for multiple possible futures and inflection points.

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2030

A thought-provoking exploration of global trends converging in 2030, reshaping society, economics, and technology in unprecedented ways.

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Homo Deus

Exploring humanity's future with tech and morality

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The Invisible Revolution Reshaping Humanity

Explore how technology, climate change, and globalization are transforming human consciousness, relationships, and society at unprecedented speed. From algorithmic thinking to enhanced biology, discover what it means to stay human in an age of artificial intelligence.

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