The Power of Possibility: Shaping Futures with Imagination, Hope, and Agency

The Power of Possibility: Shaping Futures with Imagination, Hope, and Agency

With Stefan Bergheim

In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, Ben, founder of Bennu Community, sits down with Stefan Bergheim, economist-turned-futurist and Partner at FUON Futures. With a rich background that spans global banking, UNESCO, and community-led well-being initiatives, Stefan shares his unique journey into the world of Futures Literacy—a transformative approach to imagining and shaping the future.

Together, they explore what it means to move beyond forecasting, why imagination and hope are essential for agency, and how Futures Literacy Labs create space for emergence, novelty, and collective insight. From discussing power dynamics and participatory processes to the limitations of data and the potential of AI as an "extended mind," this episode dives deep into how we can all become more future-literate.

Whether you’re a changemaker, a curious learner, or simply someone navigating uncertainty, this conversation is packed with wisdom, stories, and sparks of inspiration.

🔗 Highlights:

• Stefan’s shift from forecasting GDP to facilitating futures
• How imagination and hope fuel meaningful agency
• The design and impact of Futures Literacy Labs
• Reflections on AI, data, and anticipating complexity
• Gender and cultural patterns in how we imagine futures

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💡 Connect with Stefan Bergheim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbergheim

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