Future Narratives Lab

Conceptual Engineering: New ideas for a disrupted age · Luma As our realities are rapidly reshaped by technological and social change, the world can feel increasingly chaotic and hard to grasp. Part of the difficulty may…

Join us in London on the afternoon of Friday 25th April for 'Conceptual Engineering: New ideas for a disrupted age', with speakers including Dr Manuel Gustavo Isaac, Dr Guido Löhr, @celinehenne.bsky.social, Lela Kogbara and @staplejames.bsky.social Tickets here: lu.ma/fnlconceptual #ai #philosophy

Conceptual Engineering: New ideas for a disrupted age · Luma As our realities are rapidly reshaped by technological and social change, the world can feel increasingly chaotic and hard to grasp. Part of the difficulty may…

Very excited to share this event on conceptual engineering co-organised with Future Narratives Lab @fnlab.bsky.social-- bringing together philosophers & civil society voices. With Manuel Gustavo Isaac, Guido Löhr, Emily Kenway, and more!
📍London, 25 April 👉Register here: lu.ma/fnlconceptual

Using Emerging Tech to Develop & Test Messaging · Luma Creating persuasive messaging and proving its effectiveness through testing is a key way that campaigning organisations and civil society ensure their…

Many campaigns and coalitions find it challenging to create and test messaging effectively, but we have found that new tech including AI can help.

Join our workshop on Fri 28th March where we share practical applications we have been using on real campaigns 🤖

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At the end of day 1 of the ERIN conference, we're exploring how a united civil society voice can drive change

With @fnlab.bsky.social & Climate-KIC, we discussed the power of shared narratives to strengthen our campaigns in the face of shifting politics

Together, we can shape a stronger movement💪

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🔔 Don't miss the ERIN 2025 conference in Brussels next week!

💼 ShareAction's European Responsible Investment Network (ERIN) is inviting CSOs dedicated to promoting sustainable finance in Europe to join the event.

📅 Dates: 18-19 March
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/3D3Cmzp

Using Emerging Tech to Develop & Test Messaging · Luma Developing targeted messaging and proving its effectiveness through testing is a key way that campaigning organisations and civil society ensure their…

Developing and testing messages used to be out of reach for many organisations - expensive & requiring external experts.

New technologies like AI are now making it easier & cheaper to test & improve messaging.

Join us March 28th to see how tech is transforming messaging. lu.ma/lo4lltfq

Challenging Industry Narratives on Transition Minerals: Messaging Guide Launch · Zoom · Luma Join us for the launch of a new Messaging Guide from London Mining Network and Future Narrative Lab: 'Challenging Industry Narratives on Transition Minerals',…

Join us Fri March 21 for the launch of Challenging Industry Narratives on Transition Minerals, with London Mining Network + frontline experts:

• Jaybee Garganera (Alyansa Tigil Mina, Philippines)
• Sofija Stefanović (United Balkan Resistance & Labour - ZBOR, Balkans).

Register: lu.ma/knqe9paq

We're thrilled to announce that Marloes Nicholls, Head of Policy & Advocacy @thefinancelab.bsky.social, is our guest speaker at our workshop tomorrow for Developing & Testing Messaging to Influence Public & Elites

Register now to hear her valuable insights!

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Developing and Testing Messaging to Influence Public and Elites · Zoom · Luma The sharp end of winning change for a coalition or campaign is having effective messaging that can move either the public, decision making elites, or both, in…

Weds 11th Dec: Developing & Testing Messaging to Influence Public & Elites – the third & final workshop in our series for coalitions!
Don’t miss how you can create effective messaging to move the public, elites, or both, in the direction of your aims.
Register now to reserve your spot
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Dr. Nessa Keddo (@nessakeddo.bsky.social), Senior Lecturer at KCL, is the guest speaker for our upcoming workshop, Translating Complex Research into Powerful Stories. With 10+ years in research, she blends industry expertise & academic insight.
Register now to reserve your spot!
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Looking forward speaking at this online event on Wednesday, talking about different methods and tools for synthesising big data into clear narratives. Link to sign up below!

Translating Complex Research into Powerful Stories · Zoom · Luma Many coalitions and campaigns produce in-depth research and evidence to help make the case for their cause. But turning this into accessible and persuasive…

This Weds 4th Dec: Translating Complex Research into Powerful Stories - the second workshop in our series on Effective Narratives & Messaging for Coalitions

Don’t miss how you can use research to build inspiring stories to shift public discourse.

Register now to reserve your spot!
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Very good time with @fnlab.bsky.social last night discussing different aspects of work, including 'care-as-work' with @emilykenway.bsky.social, 'art-as-work' with Zarina Muhammad from White Pube - and our Associate Director @kesterbrewin.bsky.social on technology, power and work.

We had a great time last night at our ‘What Work is Not’ event! Thanks to everyone who joined us, especially our incredible speakers Emily Kenway, @kesterbrewin.bsky.social and Zarina Muhammad!

Stay updated on future events & projects by signing up to our email list: www.futurenarrativeslab.org

Join us December 2 for a training on Bluesky, with lots of tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. The training is free for those who need free access to join.
#Bluesky #endX

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Our third speaker for the ‘What Work is Not’ event is Zarina Muhammad, a cultural critic and writer of The White Pube, a collaborative identity and platform about art, video games, books, food, life and more.

Find out more and register here: lu.ma/vykmve5n?tk=...

We hope to see you there!

Very much looking forward to speaking at this on Tuesday! Have really loved the work that @fnlab.bsky.social do, and thrilled to be presenting. Look forward to seeing people there.

Our second speaker for ‘What Work is Not’ is Kester Brewin (@kesterbrewin.bsky.social), Associate Director at The Institute for the Future of Work (@ifow.bsky.social) and a writer, speaker, teacher, and broadcaster.
Find out more and register here: lu.ma/vykmve5n?tk=...
We hope to see you there!

Can't think of anyone better to tackle the distinction between care and work than Emily. Excited for next week!

Our first speaker for the ‘What Work is Not’ event is Emily Kenway, a researcher, writer and speaker who draws from her work in social justice to shed light on the crucial forces shaping our lives and communities.

Find out more and register here: lu.ma/vykmve5n?tk=...

We hope to see you there!

What Work is Not - Future Narratives Lab Social · Luma The concept of ‘work’ – and what it entails – plays a pivotal role in our politics, economics and personal lives. Yet, the exact definition of work and its…

Tues 26 Nov from 6-9pm, we’re hosting an event on ‘What Work is Not’ at Pelican House in London. Join us for engaging conversations, insightful speakers and fresh perspectives on how we understand and value ‘work’ in our lives and society.
Register here: lu.ma/vykmve5n?tk=...
Hope to see you there!

Coming up on Weds 27th November: Creating a Compelling Narrative for a Diverse Coalition - the first in our new series of free online workshops on narratives and messaging for coalitions: www.futurenarrativeslab.org/effective-na...

Reframing Food Futures: Agriculture & Climate Transition in Ireland · Zoom · Luma This special online summit will focus on analysing narratives around agriculture and food systems in the climate transition. Expert speakers will look at key…

Tuesday October 29th - 12pm - join us for an online summit where we will be discussing findings on narratives around Agriculture and Climate Transition in Ireland, with a brilliant panel of speakers: lu.ma/iu0e921q

In just a few weeks we will be partnering with Climate KIC to hold the Reframing Food Futures forum in Dublin, exploring assumptions and beliefs around food systems change. Get in touch if you are interested in attending or seeing the outputs #narrative #framing #foodsystems #climate #agriculture

Our Director is one of the contributors to this new series of essays from Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the role of narratives in harnessing AI for public good: www.jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi...