Introduction to Moments

'Moments', one of our foresight workstreams, comprises an iterative, interdisciplinary research approach exploring emergence from a systems lens, where strategic foresight, investment awareness, technical expertise, and speculative design meet. 'Moments' inquiries are developed through a co-evolving research process with our Foresight Board, comprising 14 leaders in the sector, supported by a range of parallel research activities.

Forces, or drivers, are a common method in foresight studies, and can be used to make sense of the wider context. Often this allows us to hypothesise around possible cause-and-effect relationships in emergent, on-the-ground issues. Forces driving change are certain and well-known, though their trajectory is uncertain. Typically, they have a clear presence dating back a decade and are expected to influence the next decade in uncertain ways. They are certain uncertainties.