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Exploring the future at the University of Washington
Last week, I had the pleasure of co-leading a strategic foresight and futures thinking workshop with Andrea Zeller for alumni, students,...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Oct 10, 20251 min read


The future of pets
As human–animal relationships evolve, so too do the technologies, infrastructures, and cultural meanings that surround them. From...

Laura Porto Stockwell
May 16, 20253 min read


The future of protest
Protest has always been economic—but today, it’s not just about where you spend your money, it’s about where you spend your time. In the...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Mar 6, 20253 min read


The future of drinking
We're witnessing a major cultural shift in how people approach alcohol and socializing, driven by health consciousness, generational...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Feb 10, 20252 min read


What will learning look like in the next few years?
Education and professional learning are shifting due to numerous factors, from the accelerated pace of change which requires accelerated...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Dec 13, 20242 min read


The emergence of positive masculinity
With recent political events, it may be hard to imagine that we are witnessing the emergence of a more positive masculinity. White...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Nov 14, 20243 min read


We're going to SXSW!
I am thrilled to announce that my brilliant colleague Jod Kaftan, Head of Product Design and Research at Oracle, and I will be co-leading...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Oct 28, 20241 min read


A look at the future of shopping
When it comes to the future of shopping, there are a few movements that are worth highlighting. First, our shopping behaviors are...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Aug 12, 20242 min read


The rise of machine customers: Navigating brand loyalty in the age of AI
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, businesses are facing a new frontier: machine customers. As Gartner aptly...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Our digital elders: The generational wisdom of social media
Ageism remains a persistent challenge in our society, where reverence for older generations is often overlooked. However, recent studies...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Love + fear: When it comes to technology, we have all the feels
Human interaction can be complex on its own, but add a bit of technology and that complexity intensifies. Just in the past month, we’ve...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Jul 9, 20243 min read


What we know about Gen Alpha
Gen A, also known as Generation Alpha, is quickly becoming a subject of interest as they approach their teenage years. While it's...

Laura Porto Stockwell
Jul 9, 20242 min read



Laura Porto Stockwell
Jul 2, 20240 min read


Why futures, why now?
With rapidly advancing technology comes rapidly advancing social change. That's why futures thinking is critical. Read more.

Laura Porto Stockwell
May 17, 20242 min read
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