Articles explaining futures studies

The articles in this section help to explain the nature of futures studies, and its general relevance to society.

What is Future Studies?	Peter Bishop, PhD is interviewed on exactly what Future Studies are. He explains the philosophical foundations of Future Studies. This is a fantastic introduction to the discipline.
A description of the development of Futures Studies.	From Prophecy to Forecasting, Future Studies Grow Up This is an article from Mobile, Alabama about the development of Futures Studies.
The Future of Education	Where education is headed as an institution. Bob Stewart reacts to pressing questions such as: What is your vision of the shape this education will take in the future?  How do you create a community of learners in this model?  Do you think we will need face-to-face interaction?  Will there be a role for traditional educational institutions and teachers/professors in this future that you see?
Why do Universities need to change?	Graduate student Frank Jankunis, philosophy student at McMaster University, puts the question to me. Why do Universities need to change? A detailed explanation of the necessity of complex systems understanding, repairing human society, and gaining control over our future.
Lessons in Futures Studies	Lesson 1: Introduction to manipulating futures Powerpoint Lesson 2: Explaining manipulating futures in greater detail, essay by Bob Stewart
Canada and the U.S. are quickly losing ground to Europe in the futurist marketplace.	North America is falling behind Europe, and will continue to do so as long as there is no push towards using foresight in business. This article from Walter Derzko's newsletter describes the state of Europe's advancement in futurism while North America remains stagnant.
10 Principles for Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Leadership	This article, appearing in The Futurist magazine, outlines 10 principles learned from Buckminster Fuller, one of the world's most renowned futurist leaders. These lessons are useful to anyone interested in riding on the edge of progress and leading people into the future.