Developing Futuristic Instincts Have you ever wanted to expand your logical thinking to think like a futurist? In the book Imaginable by Jane McGonigal, McGonigal explains that a futurist is a person who studies the future and makes predictions based on current events. McGonigal also explains in many different ways how her readers can think like futurists and use a futuristic mindset to look for open-minded solutions. A forward-thinking mindset can help individuals better prepare themselves for the uncertainties of the future and make informed decisions in the present. This allows a deeper understanding of potential future scenarios. Thinking like a futurist makes it possible for individuals to prepare themselves for the uncertainties of the …show more content…
EFT works by allowing individuals to mentally project themselves into the future and simulate possible scenarios. This can help with decision-making and goal-setting. Having a specific future scenario in mind can help guide one’s imagination and actions, leading to better outcomes. In the book, Imaginable by Jane McGonigal, it states “When you don’t know how much things have changed, you don’t see that they are changing or that they can change”(Solnit qtd. in McGonigal 38). Overall, not being aware of the potential for change can limit one’s ability to adapt and grow. Embracing EFT can help individuals recognize and seize opportunities to envision potential outcomes and plan accordingly leading to personal and professional development. Developing a third-person perspective allows for an objective and compassionate way of thinking about future scenarios. A first-person perspective involves imagining the world in our own body, while a third-person perspective involves viewing ourselves from an outside point, almost like an out-of-body experience. The difference between first-person and third-person perspectives is to encourage a more expansive and futuristic way of thinking. When we view the world from our point of view, we are limited