This episode of pplpod is a biographical overview of Andy Hines, a prominent American professional futurist and academic born in 1962. He currently leads the graduate program in Foresight at the University of Houston and has authored several influential books on strategic foresight and shifting consumer values. Before his career in academia, Hines gained extensive experience as an organizational futurist for major corporations like Kellogg and Dow Chemical. He is recognized for co-developing the "framework foresight" method, a systematic approach used to help organizations navigate and plan for long-term change. His extensive body of work includes hundreds of keynote presentations and a diverse collection of scholarly articles focused on integrating future studies into business and government strategy. Through his consulting firm, Hinesight, he continues to shape the field by mentoring students and advising global clients on emerging trends.