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Futurists

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There are many ways to learn about the work of futurists. First, talk to futurists about their careers. Many futurists will have a unique story about how they broke into the field and turned a love of strategic foresight into a career. You can find potential information interviewees by looking over the member list (https://www.worldfuture.org/members) of the World Future Society (WFS). Contact the society to inquire about opportunities to interact with futurists and accessing educational resources.

The Association of Professional Futurists offers an Emerging Fellows program, which has a related blog (https://www.apf.org/association/emerging-fellows-program). The association also produces a podcast and offers videos.

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