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futuresexplorer.bsky.social
Minna Takala
@futuresexplorer.bsky.social
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Strategist & Creative Thinker following Innovation, Futures, Trends & Instant Design Culture. Exploring emerging themes and signals of change mainly at the London Design scene.
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · 1d
“Our unique and original #study provides compelling evidence that viewing #art in a gallery is ‘good for you’ and helps to further our understanding of its fundamental benefits. In essence, art doesn’t just move us emotionally. It calms the body too." #crossdiciplinary
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The positive impact of art on the body | King's College London
Viewing art in galleries has an immediate positive impact upon the body according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · 22d
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · 23d
Impressive #initiative and a #funding #oppotunity The Doing AI Differently initiative challenges traditional approaches to #AI development by positioning #humanities perspectives as integral rather than supplemental to technical #innovation.
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The New Real | Doing AI Differently
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Doughnut Economics Action Lab @doughnuteconomics.bsky.social · Oct 1
DOUGHNUT 3.0 IS HERE! 🎉

Today, DEAL is launching the latest update of the global Doughnut, now monitoring trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot across the 21st century.

#DoughnutEconomics
Check out the link below to see all the resources and dive in:
Doughnut 3.0 is here | DEAL
The Doughnut, updated, now monitors global trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot over the 21st century
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Sep 10
"We need to move away from viewing arts and culture as a cost and towards recognising them as an investment". New paper from @mazzucatom.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk #innovation #investment #publicgood #arts #cultural #influence
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The Public Value of Arts and Culture
Authored by Mariana Mazzucato
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Aug 23
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Rethinking the foundations of #AI via the humanities by @theturing.bsky.social Important work positioning the humanities, arts and qualitative social sciences as integral, rather than supplemental, to technical #innovation.
Doing AI differently
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming global infrastructure – shaping decisions in healthcare, education, industry and everyday life.
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Aug 21
Why technology needs artists: 40 international perspectives
Artists, the cultural sector and creative industries can catalyse progressive #innovation with #cultural #diversity, human #values, and #community at its core.     #innovationresearch #britishcouncil
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Aug 11
A new #tool to set the mood for the #future great #coversationstarters #foresight #innovation #policydesign #designthinking @ec.europa.eu
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In the mood for the future with Horizon Scanning Cards
The Signal Cards come out of the ESPAS Horizon Scanning activity, in which we present and analyse emerging trends, technologies or generally signs of new which we identified through the horizon scanni...
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jul 22
So what is Digital Water? #foresight #citiesintransition #climatecrisis #futurescenarios #urbanplacemaking
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AI for Future Cities: Water
As the third in our AI for Future Cities series, this issue explores how AI might transform how we collect, manage and distribute water in our cities.
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jul 15
Thematic Innovation Opportunities 2025+
Themes for Strategy Directions 2025+
What kind of Themes are emerging from signals of change impacting the innovation landscape mid-year 2025?
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jul 11
Fascinating #emerging #techtrends from #WorldEconomicForum #science #foresight
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jul 7
Environmental #risks top global concerns across all stakeholders and regions, with climate change inaction and large-scale pollution ranking at the top. New #globalrisks #report by @unhq.bsky.social #climatecrisis
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UNHQ Global Risk Report
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jul 4
Buy-in from local #communities is a critical success factor for culture-led #regeneration. Culture-led regeneration has been a widely used strategy for place #transformation for over five decades. @oecd-ocde.bsky.social #research #report #cities #urbandevelopment #culture
The role of culture-led regeneration in place transformation
Culture-led regeneration has been a widely used strategy for place transformation for over five decades. This paper takes stock of what is known about culture-led regeneration, highlighting when and h...
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jun 24
How do places feel and not just function? During a walk at the London Festival of Architecture, we explored neighbourhood through lens of collective & emotional intelligence. Organised by Social Life #UrbanPlanning #LFA2025 #PlaceMaking #FutureCities #CommunityVoices
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The Value of Collective and Emotional Intelligence in Planning
During the LFA (London Festival of Architecture), I joined a group walking tour exploring the dramatically changing neighbourhood of South London. We used a psychogeography tool to sense spatial bo…
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jun 23
UK Industrial #Strategy: #Creative Industries Sector #Plan towards 2035 . It will ensure that the UK is the number one destination worldwide for #investment in #creativity and #innovation and aims to significantly increase investment by 2035. #policydesign #innovation www.gov.uk/government/p...
Creative Industries Sector Plan
This Plan will ensure that the UK is the number one destination worldwide for investment in creativity and innovation and aims to significantly increase investment by 2035.
www.gov.uk
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jun 10
What are the Green Design Skills? Use design to actively benefit the planet. Skills for Planet Blueprint maps out the critical green skills. #sustainability #greendesign #planetaryboundaries #designskills #climatecrisis #cocreation @designcouncil.bsky.social
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The Skills for Planet Blueprint consists of three elements: Green Design Mindset, Foundational Design Skills, Green Design Skills
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jun 10
Futurability is our capacity for long-term thinking. It is our innate capacity to find joy and fulfillment in sacrificing immediate benefits for the happiness of future generations. Future Design is more than a tool for shaping the future. #FutureDesign #UN #policydesign
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"Future Design": an innovative approach to decision-making
In Japan, citizens "from the future" participate in decision-making. What lessons could this model have for the UN Envoy on Future Generations?
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Jun 6
#genAI #childrensrights #AIethics #TheAlanTuringInstitute
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Understanding the impacts of generative AI use on children
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AI Now Institute @ainowinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 3
NEW REPORT: Artificial Power, our 2025 Landscape Report, is out.

Today’s AI isn’t just being used by us, it’s being used on us. We urgently need to reclaim public power over the future trajectory of AI. Another path is possible.

Read the report: ainowinstitute.org/2025-landscape
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Apr 9
Join the #FutureMuseum Project and add your thoughts on the future of museums. Email approx 500 words to [email protected] #culture #platforms #community #futuresthinking #envisioning #learning #immersive #experiencedesign
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The FutureMuseum Project: Add Your Voice to the Future of Museums - Museum-iD
Discover the ideas shaping the future of museums around the world with short essays from museum workers in 18 countries
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Mar 28
Can #AItools increase productivity?
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The Cybernetic Teammate
Having an AI on your team can increase performance, provide expertise, and improve your experience
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · Mar 27
Amazing news for London culture✨
london.gov.uk Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Mar 27
The creative industries are vital to London’s success. That’s why I’m investing £10m to keep our capital at the forefront of fashion, design, film and gaming, adding £2.5bn to our economy.

This is part of our London Growth Plan to build a better, more prosperous city for all.
London mayor announces £10m boost for creative industries - Arts Professional
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has promised to invest more than £10m into the UK capital’s cultural and creative industries over the next four years to support economic growth. The funding will be distrib...
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Mar 27
Wonderful #IKEA Life at Home annual #global #reseach #report #lifestyle #trends #futureofhome #consumerbehaviour
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Mar 20
#Nordic #wellfare #society #democracy
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Minna Takala @futuresexplorer.bsky.social · Mar 20
#Cultural Shifts 2025+ and More-than-human Intelligence
beyond humans. Biological, Collective, Emotional, and Artificial Intelligence are driving this shift. What does it mean for brands, organisations and society?
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#Innovation #TrendAnalysis #Foresight #BrandStrategy
Cultural Shifts 2025+
Social behaviour changes can first be detected in culture. To stay relevant brands, companies and organisations must understand the cultural context to make their communications resonate with audie…
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