It’s exciting to see the Multiverse theory becoming more popular! Especially with it being introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe recently. Now, let’s see what happens when we add some futures thinking into the equation.
If you don’t know, the Multiverse theory is the idea that there are multiple universes that are co-existing at the same time. For example, there could be another universe where you are living an entirely different life. That other you could be rich, or likes the meal that you really dislike, or has a personality trait that you wished you had. Just small changes that differentiate our universes from the infinite earths that may be out there. Maybe there are other universes that have humans capable of hibernating for months, or one where dogs can talk.
Who knows if the multiverse is real or not, but I like to think so! What about you?
Now, if you’re not familiar with the concept of futures thinking, then think of it as having a mindset that there is more than one future that we might head into. Of course, the future isn’t set in stone, but there’s also the idea that there is an infinite amount of futures that one could head into based on the actions we do in the present.
Now, this is where it gets a little crazier. What do you get when there is an infinite number of universes with an infinite number of futures? That is the idea, hence the name Multiversal Futures, that I want to explore.
Multiversal Futures are unreachable futures within parallel universes.
When it comes to futures thinking, there is the understanding that every future that we can think of (or not) has the possibility of becoming true. However, that’s not the case with this concept. These futures are unreachable because our own present reality can’t support their creation.
Most of the foresight methods out there use the current present, or our own timeline, to help create the many futures that we can imagine. These futures are only tied to our own reality, but what if we can learn something from these unreachable futures in the multiverse?
With Multiversal Futures, it may add a new element to our Foresight Practice, which I think could change our outlook on our futures, even if it is just a little!
I know it has some similarities with other foresight tools, but I would like to propose a fun process of including this method during your futures thinking sessions. The Multiversal Futures Concept is a unique way of using science fiction as a gateway to look at parallel realities that we could create unreachable futures for, and learn something from them.
So with all this said, I am currently developing a Multiversal Futures Framework. I am hoping it will add value to our field and encourage creativity for a lot of people who are intrigued by the Multiverse Theory.
If you have any questions about this Multiversal Futures Concept, please feel free to reach out. It will help me understand any confusion that you might have, and see if I can provide answers with the final product.
So, let’s see how this goes! Wish me luck!
