The Images of the Future

The Image of the Future: Why Social Imagination Shapes What We Build

There is a difference between being realistic and letting risk run the whole conversation. Right now, many future narratives blur that line. We talk—often correctly—about what could go wrong: AI disruption, climate instability, institutional fragility, job displacement. The risks are real, and ignoring them would be irresponsible. And yet, when risk becomes the only frame, …

Imagining the Future of Governance: Trends and Insights

Over the past two decades, corporate governance has followed a path of consolidation. In the aftermath of each crisis (Enron, Lehman Brothers, Wirecard), new regulations brought greater demands for transparency, independence, and risk management. The discourse around value creation broadened to include stakeholders, not just shareholders. ESG entered the common language. Technology began to permeate …