Imagining the Next Generation of Families

?? Greetings, Futures Navigators! ??

Welcome to our latest edition of #FutureVision, dedicated to... The Future of Family!

?? This week, we explore signals of family structure and value changes:

• The number of cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren decline sharply, while grandparents and great-grandparents increase significantly.?
• An AI-powered companion doll combats loneliness among the elderly.?
• A South Korean woman (43) adopted her best friend (38).

?? We investigate one of futurists’ preferred tools to engage in scenario creation and futures exploration: The Futures Wheel!

???????? We envision the future of family:

• What if lifespans doubled and 3, 4, 5 generations lived under the same roof
• What if your family included friends, neighbors, work colleagues, communal pets?
• What if AI companions were part of our families, recorded and shared family history over generations?
• What if virtual reality allowed family members to gather in immersive spaces and invite avatars of deceased ancestors?
• What if we could edit our children’s genes, remove genetic disorders, and choose their future traits: intelligence, physical abilities, appearance…?

?? We try new music creation tools and receive inspiration from major futures thinkers…?

?? Join us on this futures journey and share your own visions of the future(s)!