Hi and welcome to the JFS Perspectives podcast! We’re excited to have you tuning in. This podcast is a new venture for JFS, aimed at reaching more people and giving you a glimpse of the incredible content featured in our quarterly publication.
We can’t wait to share some highlights with you and hopefully inspire you to check out the full issues.
Episode 3: The Future of Sport and Recreation in New Zealand
Interviewees: Dave Adams | Interviewer: Loes Damhof & Abril Chimal
In this episode, we talk with Dave Adams, award winner in the APFN 2024, about the challenges sport and recreation leaders in New Zealand face in adopting futures thinking, from their article “The Future of Sport and Recreation in New Zealand”. We discuss how the generally risk-averse and conservative nature of the sector, the issue of ‘presentism,’ and the lack of international examples of futures thinking in sport and recreation often hinder the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. We explore possibilities for leaders and futurists to collaborate in integrating futures thinking to better navigate the evolving landscape of sport and recreation.
*Many thanks to the APFN awards and review committee.
Episode 2: Using Anticipatory Experimentation to Explore and Create Futures of Safety for Women in Mexico
Interviewees: Abril Chimal & José Ramos | Interviewer: Loes Damhof
In this episode, Loes, Abril, and Jose delve into the violence against women in Mexico City, from their report: “Using Anticipatory Experimentation to Explore and Create Futures of Safety for Women in Mexico”. Drawing from an Anticipatory Experimentation workshop held at Centro University on the eve of historic protests, they explore contemporary challenges, historical shifts, and deep mythological roots contributing to this problem in Mexican society. The discussion centers around reimagining pathways forward by leveraging emerging narratives and recovering powerful mythological metaphors, like that of the Chamana (Shamanic woman), to reframe and address violence against women through new ideas and new experiments.
Episode 1: Barriers to LongTerm Visioning in Racial Justice Work
Interviewees: Hillary Carey & Alexandra To | Interviewers: José Ramos, Abril Chimal & Loes Damhof
In this episode, we talk with Hilary and Alexandra about the challenges racial justice advocates face in envisioning long-term futures, from their article “Lots of Extra Time and Privilege to Just Dream of Utopia: Barriers to LongTerm Visioning in Racial Justice Work”. We discuss how urgent short-term needs, resource constraints, and the constant battle against white supremacy often overshadow the capacity to dream about racially just futures. We explore possibilities for futurists and advocates to collaborate in elevating visions of racial justice.
