Foresight

A Foresight is an insight that offers a vivid impression of possible future scenarios.

Context:
- It can (typically) involve anticipating future trends and developments in various fields such as technology, economics, and society.
- It can (often) be used in strategic planning and decision-making to prepare for potential challenges and opportunities.
- It can range from short-term predictions to long-term projections, depending on the scope and purpose of the analysis.
- It can incorporate data analysis, expert opinions, and scenario planning to create comprehensive future outlooks.
- It can help organizations and individuals innovate and proactively adapt to changing environments.
- It can be facilitated through methods like trend analysis, forecasting, and simulation.
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Example(s):
- a market foresight report that showcases anticipated shifts in consumer behavior and industry dynamics.
- a technological foresight study that demonstrates potential advancements and their impacts on society.
- a climate foresight analysis that highlights future environmental changes and their implications for policy and planning.
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Counter-Example(s):
- Hindsight, which focuses on understanding past events rather than predicting future ones.
- Immediate reaction, which deals with current situations without considering long-term consequences.
See: Forecasting, Scenario Planning, Trend Analysis.

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