INT D 231 - Introduction to Futures Studies

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Faculty of Arts

A survey course on Futures Studies. Approaching contemporary issues from a perspective of planning for surprises, identifying both plausible and desirable futures, and plotting strategies for moving from plausible to desirable. Topics may include climate change, economic inequality, the future of work with automation, weakening democracy, refugees, terrorism, pandemics, and conspiracy theories.

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Winter Term 2024

Lectures

Section Capacity Class times Instructor(s)
LECTURE 800
(18457)
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50
2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12 (TR)
14:00 - 15:20
ONLINE
Primary Instructor: R Szostak

Winter Term 2025

Lectures

Section Capacity Class times Instructor(s)
LECTURE 850
(76637)
70
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09 (TR)
14:00 - 15:20
ONLINE
Primary Instructor: R Szostak