Future Fictions Lab : Reverse-Engineering Tomorrow

Pierre Wack´s Zen Strategic Foresight


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The podcast details how Wack integrated Eastern spiritual practices, particularly Zen Buddhism and the teachings of Indian gurus, into a revolutionary corporate strategy that emphasized "seeing" reality over traditional economic forecasting. By identifying predetermined elements and challenging the rigid mental models of executives, Wack successfully helped Shell navigate the global oil crises of the 1970s. Beyond his corporate success, the sources explore his personal relationships, his work on national scenarios in South Africa, and his persistent quest for higher consciousness. Ultimately, the narrative frames Wack as a mystical mentor whose unique intellectual rigor transformed how organizations anticipate and adapt to an uncertain future.

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Future Fictions Lab : Reverse-Engineering TomorrowBy Miquela Bonferroni, Mark M. Whelan, Jack Strangeways,