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“THE FIRST STEP of forecasting the future requires a trip to the fringes of science, technology, design, and society,” quote by Amy Webb
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““THE FIRST STEP of forecasting the future requires a trip to the fringes of science, technology, design, and society,””

Amy Webb

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Source Book: The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Will Shape the Future, 2019

Forecasting the future requires exploring cutting‑edge science, tech, design, and societal trends.

In simple terms: Future predictions need fringe research.

Key Takeaway

Explore interdisciplinary frontiers.

Themes

future technology design

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • tech startups
  • policy planning
  • academic research

Key Concepts

forecasting interdisciplinary research

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fringe fields could reshape tomorrow?
  • How do you integrate diverse insights?
A Different Perspective

Predictions can be uncertain and biased.

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