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You're a what? Futurist.

Publication: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Publication Date: 22-MAR-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
When Christopher Kent was a graduate student, he studied the history of medieval Europe. But that's all in the past. These days, Christopher uses his skills to study the future.

Christopher is a futurist. He examines the present for clues to changes that the future may bring. His training in history serves him well. "As a historian, you usually deal with incomplete information," he says. "You look at disconnected clues and information to piece together a story about the past. A futurist looks at clues and information from today to piece together stories for the future."

Futurists specialize in recognizing upcoming uncertainty and attempting to manage it. They realize that unknown--and unknowable--changes will shape the future. By identifying a range of possible changes,...

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