Future framing method: utilizing the power of co-creation and AI when envisioning the future

Society currently faces many complex and significant challenges, dilemmas that lack straightforward solutions and are deeply interconnected. These problems demand a transformative approach that involves reevaluating people’s values, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. Amidst these ongoing challenges, there is a collective hint of pessimism regarding society’s perception to effectively overcome them. To navigate this era of transformative change, it becomes increasingly critical to engage in dialogue and define future goals. However, the process of generating specific visions and objectives for the future currently lacks guidance. This project seeks to bridge this gap by integrating futuring methods, creativity, co-creation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has the ability to enhance the abilities of people in this process. Through this innovative approach, the aim is to empower collective envisioning and goal-setting, enabling individuals and organizations to actively explore and shape desirable futures. More positive images of the future can motivate the broader collective as well. The initial phase of the project involved an extensive exploration of existing literature on co-creation, future visions, the impact of positive future visions, creativity, and AI. In-depth interviews provided valuable insights from each distinct aspect: creating art with AI, facilitating co-creation, and developing future visions. Furthermore, a cultural probe shed light on the aspects individuals require more guidance in when contemplating the future. The findings underscored the relative ease with which people envisioned negative futures, and potential future inventions, while demonstrating a lesser emphasis on the underlying rationale and societal value of these inventions. Additionally, the perceived difficulty level varied considerably, and the outcomes were diverse. In this regard, the utilization of tools can prove beneficial, facilitating smoother and more
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