Foresight Conference 2019 Report : Society 4.0

This report summarizes the discussions from the Foresight Conference 2019, focusing on the concept of Society 4.0 and its implications.

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The conference utilized a discussion-based approach, engaging participants from diverse backgrounds to explore emerging strategic issues. The discussions were held under Chatham House rules, focusing on the exchange of ideas without attributing specific comments to individual speakers or organizations.

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The Foresight Conference 2019, organized by the Centre for Strategic Futures (CSF) in Singapore, explored the concept of Society 4.0, which is shaped by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The conference examined the future of society through the lenses of individuals, relationships, time, and values. Discussions highlighted the emergence of a “quantum society” with conflicting narratives and identities, the empowerment and disempowerment of individuals through technology, the varying perceptions of time, and the importance of foundational narratives alongside the desire for multiple narratives. The report also presents three “breadcrumbs” to navigate Society 4.0: high-touch interactions, synchronicity and deceleration, and participatory governance. These insights aim to provoke re-examination of the world and its futures, considering the trade-offs and tensions present in current and future societies.

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Categories: 2035 | English publication language | Singapore geographic scope | development | disempowerment | economy | education | employment | empowerment | foundational narratives | fourth industrial revolution | governance | growth | high-touch interactions | individuals | innovation | national identity | participatory foresight | quantum society | relationships | society 4.0 | strategic foresight | time perception | values