Whose Future Is This?

Cherie Minniecon

Welcome to Whose Future Is This? A podcast that explores the future of different issues and topics whilst also exploring the different ways that we think and work towards different futures. The podcast draws on the power of observation, lived experience and the hosts background in future studies to unpacks different ideas, images, stories and narratives of the future and why how we think and understand the future matters. Get in touch; Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out

Episodes

  1. 07/18/2024

    Applying Practical Futures Methods with Sohail Inayatuallah

    Sohail Inayatuallah is a world renowned futurist and  political scientist and he was the first futurist I ever met. I wanted to talk with Sohail about how we can go about futures thinking to create social change. In this episode we cover a few different topics including how our names relate to futures thinking and a futures method  created by Sohail called Causal Layered Analysis and we share how we deal with life's uncertainty when the rug is pulled from beneath us.   Refer to the timestamps to guide your listening.  Timestamps 00:00- 3:13: The story behind the name Sohail Inayatullah 3:13:5:-3: What do our names have to do with future studies? 5:08-6:02: What does Sohail do as a futurist? 6:02: How does Sohail use the future to create social change? 12:29-16:50 Cherie introduces a futures method that Sohail created called Causal layered analysis.  16:50-20:23 Sohail shares stories about the use of CLA 20:33- How to see the future as a learning journey. 21:56 What is a used future and what does it have to do with eating too much chocolate? 23:23 Oppression and imagining a preferred future.  25:55: A teenager dreams of owning her own bubble tea company but needs to change her story.  27:34: How the liberals sell us fearful stories and labour sells us policies.  29:29: How do we move from  fearful stories and/or idealistic pipedreams? What about the alternatives in between? 33:32: Cherie and her preferred future and how she had to own what she was pushing away.  33:38 Sohail answers a listeners question: What scenarios do you see playing out with the current conflicts in the world and decline of democracy? 36:24 How do Sohail and Cherie cope with the uncertainty in the world and the lessons learnt from when the rug has been pulled  out from beneath you. 40:30 How did Sohail become a futurist? A tool box to understand and apply Causal Layered Analysis CLATOOLBOX2017FUTURIBLES.pdf (metafuture.org) Sohails website and training opportunities About us – Metafuture: Futures Studies by Sohail Inayatullah and Ivana Milojević Get in touch: Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on a new episode! If you like these episodes, leave us a review, tell your friends about us, or tag us on social media!  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

  2. 04/18/2024

    What Is A Futurist?

    The title “futurist” is popping up more and more in job titles  and in the way that people describe what it is they do, but what exactly is a futurist?  What is it that they do? and what skill set do you need to be one?  It proves to be a challenging and intricate one to address because the truth is anyone can call themselves a futurist. In this episode I share my observations  and experiences working with different types of futurists and leave you with resources to explore how you might want to develop your own skills in becoming a futurist.  Online training to become a certified futurist: Homepage | Metafuture School Online and face to face training with  scholarship availability: IFTF - The Future Is Wide Open Association of professional futurist: RESOURCES | APF The  Original Futurists: The Original Futurists * Journal of Futures Studies (jfsdigital.org) Global Indigenous Futures: https://www.globalindigenousfutures.com/ Great article on the different types of futurists: What is a Futurist? An Explanation of the Coolest and Most Important Role in Society (benparsons.org) Get in touch: Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on a new episode! If you like these episodes, leave us a review, tell your friends about us, or tag us on social media!  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

  3. 04/11/2024

    Diving Into The World Of Space Law With Mclee Mcreolle

    In 2020 I met a space lawyer by the name of Mclee Mcreolle and he opened my eyes to the world of the space industry. An industry  that is growing at a very rapid pace. Many of the conversations he was having with me back in 2019 are now becoming more talked about so I wanted to touch base with Mclee to see what the latest emerging issues are and what is going on up in space and how it can impact our everyday lives.  Mclees not for profit organisation GSitA/GLobal Space Industry Trade Association https://www.linkedin.com/company/gsita Mclee Kerolle profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourfriendlyneighborhoodspacelawyer Indigenous Space agency (Australia based) https://www.monash.edu/it/nisa Get in touch; Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on a new episode! If you like these episodes, leave us a review, tell your friends about us, or tag us on social media!  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

  4. 10/26/2023

    Trailer: Whose Future Is This?

    Welcome to Whose Future Is This? A podcast that explores the future of different issues and topics  whilst also exploring the different ways that we think and work towards different futures. The podcast draws on the power of observation, lived experience and the hosts background in future studies to unpacks different ideas, images, stories and narratives of the future and why how we think and understand the future matters.  Get in touch; Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on an episode! If you like these episodes, leave us a review, tell your friends about us, or tag us on social media!  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @sophie.on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

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Welcome to Whose Future Is This? A podcast that explores the future of different issues and topics whilst also exploring the different ways that we think and work towards different futures. The podcast draws on the power of observation, lived experience and the hosts background in future studies to unpacks different ideas, images, stories and narratives of the future and why how we think and understand the future matters. Get in touch; Email : futures@cherieminniecon.com LinkedIn : au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-m-85b2284a IG | @whose_future_is_this Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out

Information

  • Creator
    Cherie Minniecon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cherie Minniecon
  • Show Website
    Whose Future Is This?