Tribes of Future Past
This research explores the future of African innovations and discoveries, emphasizing self-consciousness and the importance of acknowledging the past and present to build a better future.
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Quick Facts | |
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Report location: | source |
Language: | English |
Publisher: | NGFP African Digital Futures |
Publication date: | October 1, 2021 |
Authors: | MUTSA SAMUEL |
Time horizon: | 2050 |
Geographic focus: | Africa, |
Page count: | 4 |
Methods
The research method used in the report is a narrative approach, presenting a speculative fiction story set in the future to explore potential developments and innovations in Africa.
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Key Insights
The report presents a narrative set in the year 2050, exploring the future of African innovations, discoveries, and societal changes. It begins with a reflective exercise, urging the reader to be present and aware of their surroundings. The story then unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, who interacts with various futuristic concepts such as a personalized “Tree of Life,” advanced meditation techniques, and a vaccine initiative led by African states. The narrative touches on themes like the interconnectedness of human and environmental health, the impact of past events on the future, and the role of technology in personal and societal development. The story also addresses issues like pandemics, eco-activism, and the importance of human-centric leadership. It concludes with a call to action for the reader to consider their impact on the future and to plant a “seed of posterity.”
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2021 publication year | 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | Africa geographic scope | English publication language | africa geographic scope | african innovations | consciousness | discoveries | eco-activism | environmental health | future-building | human-centric leadership | innovation | pandemics | personalized technology | self-consciousness | self discovery | speculative fiction.