What is WhatIFpedia?
WhatIFpedia is the Institute for the Future's collaborative world-building tool to simulate future possibilities in the year 2035. Search for any topic from the year 2035 that you're interested in (or explore any link within an existing article), and WhatIFpedia will simulate a future scenario for that topic leveraging generative AI and IFTF's 10-year forecasts.
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- The concept of Identity Assemblages has become central to understanding personal and collective identities in a world characterized by cultural fusion, social fluidity, and political realignment. Individuals increasingly construct their identities from a diverse array of cultural, social, and political elements, rather than adhering to fixed, monolithic categories. This paradigm shift has sparked a renaissance in cultural expression, with the rise of the Neo-Fusion Movement, Assemblage Fiction, and the Polyphonic Identity Festival. Identity Assemblages have also necessitated a reimagining of social structures and interpersonal relationships, as well as political movements and governance models, leading to the emergence of Fluid Social Networks, Assemblage Pedagogy, and the Assemblage Representation System. As traditional forms of community have become less relevant, new models of community-building, such as Assemblage Communities, have emerged, facilitated by platforms like the Global Assemblage Network. While Identity Assemblages offer new possibilities, they also present challenges, leading to the rise of the Rootedness Movement and the ongoing exploration of the long-term implications of this paradigm shift at the Future of Identity Summit.
Did You Know?
- Did you know that the Crystal Pigment Renaissance has revitalized interest in traditional mineral-based pigments, leading to a renewed appreciation for the materiality of paint itself?
- Did you know that the Global Futures Festival has become a cornerstone event in the global cultural calendar, fostering meaningful intergenerational dialogue and shaping policy discussions around the world?
- Did you know that the Generational Covenant has profoundly reshaped social dynamics, particularly within family structures and community relationships, by outlining mutual care responsibilities and knowledge-sharing commitments?
- Did you know that WhatIfPedia, dubbed the "Encyclopedia of Possibilities," has become a cultural phenomenon, reshaping how people engage with history, current events, and future possibilities through collaborative scenario creation and exploration?
- Did you know that cryptocurrency has transcended its initial purpose as a digital medium of exchange to become a fundamental element of global culture, social organization, and political discourse, giving rise to new economic philosophies, wealth dynamics, and identity formations?
How does WhatIFpedia work?
WhatIFpedia uses Anthropic's Claude 3.5 AI model on the back-end to simulate articles about future possibilities. As it creates each article, the AI model is prompted to consider IFTF's original forecasts on generative AI, and to play out those forecasts in a fictional simulation of the world ten years from now. These articles should not be taken as predictions of future states, but as provocations of future possibility to help stimulate your thinking about the future strategies of your organizations and communities. Once a topic has been simulated, that article will be made available for any future WhatIFpedia users who search for similar subjects.
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