Wisdom, Responsibility and Futures: Introduction to WiseFutures N.0. (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnaldi, Simone; Eidinow, Esther; Siebers, Johan; Wangel, Josefin
• Is Part Of: Futures. Volume 118(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: Wisdom -- Responsibility -- Dialogue -- Agency -- Hope -- Sustainability; Economic forecasting -- Periodicals; Technological forecasting -- Periodicals; Economic policy -- Periodicals; Prévision économique -- Périodiques; Prévision technologique -- Périodiques; Politique économique -- Périodiques; Economic forecasting; Economic policy; Technological forecasting; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 330.0112
• DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2020.102529
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0016-3287

Abstract

Highlights: Explains the inspiration for a special issue of Futures on 'wise futures'. A provocation to stimulate a larger conversation about the nature of wisdom in the future. Provides a brief overview of the history of wisdom. Positions the future of wisdom as a wisdom of the future. Introduces some ideas about what the process of reflecting on wisdom and its close cousin responsibility, may involve. Abstract: As part of the 50-year anniversary of Futures, three themed special issues were commissioned, each one exploring different aspects of futures fifty years from now from a different perspective. This issue focused on a theme of 'responsible futures', asking contributors to answer the question: what futures should humanity strive for? What might be considered responsible and wise in 2068, and why?