Human Progress and Human Services 2035: A Scenario Exploration
This report explores future scenarios for human progress and human services in the United States by 2035, examining potential changes in policies, technologies, and societal attitudes that could shape the delivery and effectiveness of human services.
Excerpt from report:
“What will human progress, human need and human services be in the United States in 2035? What implications does this have for today’s strategies for public and private human service providers and community partners?”
| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Institute for Alternative Futures |
| Time horizon: | 2035 |
| Geographic focus: | United States |
| Page count: | 56 |
Methods
The research method involved developing scenarios with input from national and local human service leaders, conducting workshops to explore implications, and formulating recommendations. Data was integrated and predictive analytics were used to support the scenarios.
Environmental scanning was only in the form of talking to experts about STEEP areas that could affect the domain.
- Exploratory in nature
- Scenarios are developed
- Futures Workshops
Key Insights
The report presents four scenarios exploring the future of human services in the United States by 2035. It considers the impact of factors such as economic trends, technological advancements, policy changes, and societal shifts on human needs and services. The scenarios range from expectable outcomes based on current trends to visionary pathways involving significant transformations. The report also includes recommendations for human service providers and community partners to better inform future-oriented strategies.
Drivers mentioned include:
- Job Loss to Automation
- Abundance Advances
- Developing Low and Very Low-Income Housing Options
- The Guaranteed Basic Income
- Human Services Value Curve
- Equity Rising
Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 3d printing | 2030s time horizon | 2035 time horizon | English publication language | United States geographic scope | automation | basic income | community | community engagement | data analytics | economic trends | energy production | equity | food production | housing | human services | inclusion | policy changes | predictive modeling | societal shifts | technological advancements | workforce development