Uncertainty by Design: Preparing for the Future with Scenario Technology

Scenario technology is used to imagine and prepare for the future, providing a new governing modality to address future uncertainties. Limor Samimian-Darash's book Uncertainty by Design examines cases in security, emergency preparedness, energy, and health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Cornell University Press

In her book "Uncertainty by Design," Limor Samimian-Darash delves into the compelling realm of scenario technology, exploring its applications in security, emergency preparedness, energy, and health sectors. By meticulously analyzing scenario narratives and practices at the National Emergency Management Authority in Israel, the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe, and the World Energy Council, Samimian-Darash sheds light on the diverse ways in which scenario technology is being employed to navigate the complexities of the future.

Humankind has grappled with the daunting challenge of predicting the future for centuries, seeking ways to envision alternatives, prepare for potential adversities, and safeguard against undesirable outcomes. The emergence of scenario planning in recent decades has become a widely adopted approach for states, large corporations, and local organizations to envision and prepare for the future.

The cases examined in "Uncertainty by Design" offer a valuable lens through which to observe contemporary endeavors to embark on a holistic journey of discovering the future. They also provide insights into the governance modalities involved in these endeavors, as they navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead. Collectively, these cases enable us to delve into the profound ways in which scenarios articulate a new governing modality, shaping our responses to the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Weight: 28g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501762451