Futures Wheel Explorer-AI futures impact analysis

Example

Analyzing the trend of remote work adoption post-pandemic.

Scenario

A company uses Futures Wheel Explorer to understand how the shift towards remote work could affect employee productivity, office space requirements, and corporate culture in the short term (first-order effects). They then explore further impacts on urbanization, real estate markets, and transportation networks in the long term (second-order effects).

Example

Planning for the potential widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Scenario

A city government uses Futures Wheel Explorer to envision how increased use of electric vehicles could lead to reduced air pollution, changes in energy grid demand, and the creation of new job sectors related to battery production and recycling (first-order effects). They further explore impacts on urban planning, public transportation systems, and energy policy (second-order effects).

Example

Assessing the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

Scenario

A healthcare provider uses Futures Wheel Explorer to map out how AI technologies could improve diagnostic accuracy, patient monitoring, and personalized treatment plans (first-order effects). They then consider subsequent impacts on medical education, healthcare costs, and patient data security (second-order effects).