about us

The future can not be predicted.

However, each of us has a role in the construction of whatever futures do come to pass. Humans have never before had more influence over the futures of our environment, our biology, and indeed, of all life. Futures studies encourages the contemplation of many possible futures, and facilitates dialogue between groups with competing or conflicting visions.

The Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies (Hawaii Futures), established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 01971, is one of the world's most renowned institutions for futures research, consulting, and education. It has been instrumental in the training of two generations of futurists, in the development and spread of judicial foresight, and in bringing foresight and futures thinking to organizations, agenices, and businesses around the world. The Center, in its theories, methods, design and praxis strives to be THE LIVING EMBODIMENT OF FUTURES STUDIES.

Activities of Hawaii Futures are overseen by pioneer futurist Jim Dator, who for nearly a half century has sculpted the very discipline of futures studies. In addition to ongoing professorship, Dator has acted as Secretary General of the World Futures Studies Federation, produced numerous publications on futures studies and emergent issues, and consulted with governmental, military, business, educational, religious, and public-interest organizations in over 40 countries.

Hawaii Futures operates within the Department of Political Science of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and is an affiliate campus of the International Space University.

Aloha.