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Progress can be a ladder or a cage.

Verne vs. Orwell: Is Progress Leading Us to Utopia or Dystopia?

Since the dawn of time, humanity has asked: Is progress a blessing or a curse?

Jules Verne imagined a future where technology empowers and emancipates.

George Orwell warned us that progress could become a prison.

Two visions of the future that seem opposed, yet they may be more connected than we think.

Today, we live in a world where Verne’s dreams and Orwell’s fears coexist:

Technological advancements open incredible possibilities.

But they also threaten our fundamental freedoms.

Are we building Verne’s utopia or Orwell’s dystopia?

"Technological progress without conscience is nothing but the ruin of the soul." – Rabelais

Jules Verne and the Promise of Progress

Verne was a visionary, deeply influenced by the scientific boom of the 19th century.

An Era of Technological Optimism

Industrialization was transforming the world.

Travel was becoming more accessible.

Innovation was seen as a tool for social progress.

Verne believed in progress as a way to push the boundaries of humanity.

Predictions That Became Reality

From the Earth to the Moon → Space travel and Mars missions.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea → Deep-sea exploration and underwater robotics.

The Mysterious Island → Renewable energy and self-sufficiency.

Verne reminds us that technology is a powerful tool—if used for the common good.

💬 "Science has made us gods before we even deserved to be men." – Jean Rostand

Yet, Verne was not naive. He foresaw the dangers of misused progress, as seen in Captain Nemo, who isolates himself and seeks revenge using technology.

Are we heading toward enlightened progress—or a dangerous drift?

Orwell and the Fear of Totalitarian Progress

George Orwell wrote in a very different context—the 20th century, marked by world wars and rising totalitarian regimes.

His warning: Every technology can become a tool of control.

Prophecies That Came True

1984 warns of a world where information is manipulated, every action is monitored, and even thought is controlled.

Some of these fears have become reality today:

Big Brother and mass surveillance → Smart cameras, facial recognition, digital tracking.

Newspeak and rewriting history → Fake news, algorithmic manipulation of facts.

The Ministry of Truth and public opinion control → Social media shaping beliefs and behaviors.

Orwell warned us: Progress can also be an instrument of domination.

💬 "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." – Orwell

The Modern Paradox: Utopia and Dystopia at the Same Time

Where do we stand between Verne and Orwell?

We are witnessing a fascinating paradox:

The innovations that could save us are also the ones that could enslave us.

Concrete Examples:

AI helps us solve problems… but also manipulates information and influences decisions.

Space exploration is a remarkable achievement… but is it an escape from our responsibilities on Earth?

Biotechnology and transhumanism can improve human life… but could they increase inequality?

"History is a loop we must learn to break." – Nietzsche

A Philosophical Question: Where Do We Set the Limits?

The philosopher Hans Jonas, in The Imperative of Responsibility, reminds us:

"The more our technological power grows, the greater our responsibility becomes."

Do we have the safeguards needed to regulate these transformations?

Should AI be controlled to prevent abuse?

Is space exploration a real solution or just a fantasy?

How do we prevent scientific advancements from becoming tools of oppression?

We have the means to create a utopia���but do we have the wisdom to avoid a dystopia?

What Future Do We Want?

We live in a world where Verne’s visions and Orwell’s warnings coexist:

We have innovations worthy of Verne’s imagination.

We face the dangers Orwell predicted.

The future depends on our ability to guide progress responsibly.

Are we choosing between Verne’s utopia and Orwell’s dystopia—or must we invent a new model?

I explore this dilemma in depth in my latest article on Medium:

And you—do you see the future more like Verne or Orwell?

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Essayist & Popularizer. I analyze the world through accessible philosophical essays. Complex ideas, explained simply—to help us think about our times.

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Ascolta questo episodio del podcast per immergerti in un viaggio affascinante nel mondo della strategia e dell’innovazione, esplorando il destino del design thinking e l’ascesa del Futures Thinking in un contesto globale in rapida evoluzione. Scoprirai come le metodologie tradizionali di risoluzione dei problemi stiano affrontando una trasformazione profonda, spinte dalla necessità di adattarsi a un panorama di sfide sempre più complesse e imprevedibili.

Questo episodio analizza il ruolo del design thinking, un approccio che ha rivoluzionato il modo in cui le organizzazioni affrontano i problemi attraverso empatia, creatività e iterazione, ma che oggi mostra i suoi limiti di fronte alla velocità del cambiamento. Approfondiremo le critiche mosse al design thinking, come la difficoltà di tradurre idee creative in soluzioni aziendali concrete e la percezione di una mancanza di esperienza settoriale da parte degli esperti, offrendo però una prospettiva equilibrata che ne riconosce il valore intramontabile quando integrato in un processo strategico più ampio.

L’episodio introduce il Futures Thinking come un’evoluzione necessaria, un framework strategico che invita le organizzazioni a pensare a lungo termine, adottare una pianificazione adattiva e promuovere la collaborazione interdisciplinare per navigare l’incertezza. Esplorerai i principi chiave del Futures Thinking, come l’apprendimento continuo e la capacità di anticipare scenari futuri, che lo rendono uno strumento indispensabile per i leader di oggi. Inoltre, l’episodio dedica spazio all’evoluzione del ruolo del facilitatore, non più solo un coordinatore, ma un pensatore autorevole e un catalizzatore di cambiamento, capace di ispirare team e connettere visioni strategiche alle realtà operative.

Perché ascoltarlo? Questo episodio è una guida per chi cerca di comprendere come innovare in un mondo in continua trasformazione, offrendo spunti pratici per professionisti, manager e creativi che vogliono restare al passo con le dinamiche del futuro. È una risorsa preziosa per chi opera nel design, nella consulenza strategica, nel management o in qualsiasi settore che richieda un approccio proattivo e visionario per affrontare le sfide globali.

Scoprirai come bilanciare creatività e pragmatismo, integrando il meglio del design thinking con la lungimiranza del Futures Thinking per costruire strategie resilienti e orientate al domani. Non si tratta di abbandonare il passato, ma di abbracciare un’evoluzione che combina empatia, innovazione e una visione strategica per prosperare in un mondo complesso. Un episodio imperdibile per chi vuole anticipare il cambiamento e guidare il futuro con fiducia.

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Your Future Is Waiting… But Are You Ready?

🔮 Quick challenge: Close your eyes and imagine yourself 10 years from now. Where are you? What do you feel? Now, what is ONE thing you can do today to move closer to that vision?

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you are ready to take action! Let’s build the future, one decision at a time.

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#FutureYou #MindsetHacks #SuccessTips #GrowthGame #LevelUp #EmberhartJourney #LifeOfPurpose #MichaelJFox #FuturesThinking

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No existe un solo futuro 🌅, podemos construir ✨diferentes sistemas, roles y acciones para crear realidades alternativas 🌍. Eso y mucho más descubrimos junto a @laboratorio_futuro y @emprendeup en el Workshop acerca de #futurodeltrabajo como parte del encuentro anual de innovación de la @udelpacifico #inn2020. . #futuresthinking #systems #roles #actions #innovation #transformation #reality #work #scenarios #preferred #future #visualthinking (at Lima, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFN-3iJXd8/?igshid=m8zdybv9btpr

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MS2 Research - Day 1

D I S C O V E R

Used this day to delve deeper into the contexts and precedents that already exist, in order to get a better understanding of what the changed back home really entail. I mainly used the world wide web as my source, reading about the ministry of municipal affairs, its election process in 2015, and the Vision’s programs.

Key Findings:

Quality of Life Program (2020):

Aims to improve lifestyle & infrastructure development: upgrading transport, housing, urban & social environment… 

Objectives include promoting sport activities, entertainment ops, and contribution in arts and culture. 

UNHABITAT: The Future Saudi Arabia Cities Program:

Key strategy to promote  sustainable urban dev : Engaging and integrating the needs of all residents and in particular youth and women’s needs as part of urban plans. 

Enhancing public awareness in the Kingdom on the notion of prosperous cities and sustainable urbanization. 

Municipality problem: “Municipalities deal with everyday urban management, but lack adequate resources or capacity to undertake urban management functions [autonomously].  

There basically seems to be a need for public engagement and awareness, as well as  equipping the municipality with tools to effectively enable informed urban management decision making.

Key Precedents:

Youth engagement in the Kingdom:

Misk organization.

Ithra.

Youth @ Work Alliance.

Futuring, Co-design & Human-Centered design methodologies:

IDEO’s toolkits.

Adventuring Ventures.

Extrapolation Factory.

Dunne & Raby

I will still need to conduct research on methodologies, toolkits and the strategies of futuring, and perhaps integrate them into ways in which organizations like Misk and Ithra are engaging the Youth?

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Your Future Starts Today: A Simple Guide

Want to make better decisions and feel more in control of your life? Futures thinking is your secret weapon.

Swipe through this quick guide to learn: ✅ How to visualize your future ✅ Why emotions matter in decision-making ✅ The key questions that shape your next steps

📌 Save this for later & start shaping your future today!

#FutureFocused #PlanForSuccess #TakeAction #CreateYourLife #DreamBig #EmberhartJourney #LifeOfPurpose #MichaelJFox #FuturesThinking

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Did you know that there are models to design a learning experience ⭐️, that is, your classes, workshops, courses, specialisations and much more? This model is a personal creation that I have in mind for a long time going around ✨ (2008), since university, only that I updated it with various current methodologies that have made it more trustworthy and comprehensive 🌟. So, as a Learning Designer, I think it is an excellent time to share it.... And, of course, if you have more ideas, I will be delighted to hear them! . ¿Sabías que existen modelos para diseñar una experiencia de aprendizaje ⭐️, es decir, tus clases, talleres, cursos, especializaciones y mucho más? Este modelo es una creación personal 💛, he tenido este modelo por mucho tiempo dando vueltas ✨(2008), desde la universidad, solo que lo he actualizado con diversas metodologías actuales que lo han hecho más sólido e integral 🌟. Así que, como Learning Designer , creo que ya se encuentra en condiciones de compartirlo 🌎 ¡Y si tienen más ideas bienvenidas todas! . #learning #design #experiencies #framework #persona #pedagogy #process #pieces #product #context #future #education #technology #visualthinking #designthinking #futuresthinking #servicedesign #innovation #procreate #peru (at Barranco, Lima, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5LOW0J7Fc/?igshid=ghjzd1hr5dgk

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How to See Your Future Before It Happens!

Have you ever wondered what your life will look like in 10 years? What if you could influence that future today?

In my latest video, I dive into Episodic Future Thinking, an incredible tool that helps you mentally explore possible futures and make smarter decisions. Watch now and start shaping your destiny!

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/PqNYtzNRWVo

#YouTubeLearning #Visualization #SuccessMindset #LifeByDesign #GoalSetting #EmberhartJourney #LifeOfPurpose #MichaelJFox #FuturesThinking

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