Over fifty authors from two dozen countries and from across the full spectrum of sociology tackle the pertinent issues of our time.
Continue ReadingGeoffrey Pleyers: Social Movements and Our Common Future
Contrary to economists or marketing specialists, sociologists are particularly uncomfortable when it comes to thinking about the future …
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Videographers from Recife (Brazil), San José (Costa Rica), Paris (France), Athens (Greece), and Los Angeles, California (USA) present new videos for the series “The Futures We Want: Voices from …”.
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Continue ReadingMichael Brie: Twofold Transformation
The ambivalent nature of capitalism poses the task of a twofold transformation. Five possible scenarios are emerging …
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In the summer of 2015, New Yorkers from diverse walks of life were asked the question: What future do you want? This video presents some of their responses.
Continue ReadingMarkus S. Schulz: For a Sociology of Possibilities
The globalized planet is marred by unabated injustices, rampant conflicts, and environmental destruction. Yet, hopes for a better world persist. The unprecedented risks and opportunities demand new ways of thinking.
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