A Beneficial Institution Building a Creative Future

By Charles Trudell

Congratulations on the World Future Society reaching the age of 40.

The World Future Society has done great things in the recognition, promotion, and application of the art and science of futures studies since the 1960s. It has become an institution that benefits planet Earth.

The World Future Society and your magazine, THE FUTURIST, have been beneficial to me in many ways, such as providing me with a foundation of progressive thought through flexible wisdom, intelligent compassion, and futuristic philosophy.

I believe that people can have a creative and purposeful future of challenge, adventure, and opportunity despite any obstacles, roadblocks, or hurdles that may come about. And I believe the future can benefit all of us individually and collectively due to the many possibilities that it can provide in our lives.

While employed with the federal government and military for almost three decades, I had the wonderful opportunity to serve on many staff advisory positions where I learned about futures studies and research. I was then able to use the methods and techniques of this body of knowledge to identify problems and provide solutions, answers, and results.

Keep up the good work. Thank you for your time and consideration. It is appreciated.