There are lots of storytelling tools for visualising the future. In tomorrow's podcast, we hear about a virtual museum of the future developed by Jim Maltby. Dr Will Slocombe explains the three virtual worlds which visitors can explore and some of the questions they aim to raise:

Super grateful to Jim Maltby and Dstl for getting the collaboration going that led to this podcast, introducing us at #VisualisingWar to new approaches to futures thinking:

Our new #VR tech development enables the decision-makers of tomorrow to explore possible #futures We have collaborated with @ZubrVR PA Consulting and others to create the Museum of the Future Read more --> bit.ly/3mU8Ot9 Jim Maltby

Sharing a paper just published, covering recent exciting work and thinking at Dstl, developed with our partners PA Consulting, @ZubrVR and others. And stirling work from Emily Spiers, lead author. lnkd.in/dt-ZGAsS

Jim Maltby was recognised for his work in delivering the Virtual Reality 'Museum of the Future' initiative. Working closely with industrial partners, including games designers and defence primes, he made his idea a reality. 🎮 Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3s3SMPB

Join us for #Stories4Policy conference 5-6 July Lancaster University co-badged SocialFutures and Dstl with the brilliant Jim Maltby Keynotes include the amazing @Kerileef and @profsarahdillon Don't miss out! eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories4poli…

The new #NGFP2022 #IntergenerationalFairness funded special award supports the work of individuals ensuring policies are fair to different generations, now and in the future. Apply here bit.ly/NGFPFunded #nextgenforesight School Of International Futures (SOIF)

#Stories4Policy FASS Research Lancaster University went so well 5-6 July! Thanks to Jim Maltby @Kerileef @profsarahdillon and everyone else for making it such a great two days. Check out the talks and exhibition pieces SocialFutures vimeo.com/user180881447

including: Dstl 佘偉代 Scott Smith Peter W. Singer Visualising War and Peace Rachel Coldicutt @ZubrVR... and many more amazing folk! Check it out.

Grateful and excited to be talking on a panel next week Dubai Future Foundation as part of the #dubaifuturesforum. Very cool to be in the Museum of the Future, the inspiration for Dstl's VR museum of the future. Looking forward to catching up and meeting known and unknown futures folk.

Meet our futurists. Amy Webb 🤷🏻‍♀️, Sophie Howe, Jeanette Kwek Huixian, James Maltby, Toshi Hoo & Tea Danilov will come together at the biggest & most diverse gathering of futurists to discuss #TheFutureWeMake. Tune in to #DubaiFutureForum, 11-12 October, at the #MuseumOfTheFuture

Creativity is lost if we focus on reducing errors (education and the belief #AI is superior). Stories help us reason and think, to create narratives, break their knowledge shields (unlearn and be curious) #james (when he works with VR) #dubaifutureforum

James Maltby, Principal Scientist, Dstl (MOD) UK, shares his insights during #DubaiFutureForum's inspiring session, highlighting the use of advanced technologies for a better decision-making process in the future. #TheFutureWeMake

Living in the digital future James Maltby, Principal Scientist, Dstl (MOD) UK, discusses the positive impact of digital technologies. The #FutureWeMake at the #DubaiFutureForum, 11 - 12 October #MuseumofTheFuture

Metaverse, virtual lands, and WEB 3.0 — how do you imagine the future with these technologies? Toshi Hoo, Director, Emerging Media Lab, Institute for the Future, during #DubaiFutureForum #TheFutureWeMake #MuseumofTheFuture

SAVE THE DATE: The informational webinar for our newly-launched CTA in E/Affect Challenge is just over a week away! Register below to learn the purpose, process, and parameters of the initiative, and to ask all your burning questions. eventbrite.com/e/accelerating…

About 80% of wild plants rely on insects for pollination. “If insects continue to decline,” Dave Goulson said, “expect some pretty dire consequences for ecosystems generally — and for people.”

UConn About 80% of wild plants rely on #insects for #pollination 🦗 “If insects continue to decline, expect some pretty dire consequences for ecosystems generally — & for people.” Dave Goulson Some mind-blowing visuals to help make sense of a lot of numbers 👇 reuters.com/graphics/GLOBA…

"The limit is your imagination. We can create worlds, create things that can't exist in reality" Principal Scientist Jim explained the Museum of the Future and the research and insight it brings together For more on our #futures work check out bit.ly/3YXDKsR #VR

We were proud to sponsor a great weekend of football at Salisbury FC Youth. It was great to see a couple of students at the event. Next year we look to introduce more Football into our curriculum for both boys and girls!