Summary
The Alternative Planetary Futures Institute (Ap-Fi) conducts horizon scanning, foresight research, and advocacy centered on planetary consciousness.
This is accomplished under the leadership of our world-class scientific council and by the contribution of a volunteer planetary creative council (groups of individuals and organizations) around the world that connect planetary views and futures research to help expand imagination about the possible futures and build preferred futures.
What we do and support:
Networking among authors, artists, researchers, educators and scholars to think together about the planetary futures.
Designing, developing and using frameworks for the planetary identity, the technological progress, and the scientific worldview.
Providing inclusive and participatory systems to measure positive planetary change.
Collecting resources, books and media that primarily explore the planetary futures.
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About
Mission & Advocacy
We call ourselves Terran—people who see Earth as one shared home. Like astronauts who experience the Overview Effect, we believe looking at our planet as a whole can inspire unity and responsibility for its future. We explore this big idea and gather the best books, articles, videos, and facilitate networking and synergies among experts who share this vision.
We are committed to non-partisan and non-discriminatory liberty of inquiry.
Our Key Values are: Beauty, Fairness, Compassion, and Endurance.
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FAQ
The Alternative Planetary Futures Institute (Ap-Fi) conducts horizon scanning, foresight research, and advocacy centered on planetary consciousness.
This is accomplished under the leadership of our world-class scientific council and by the contribution of a volunteer planetary creative council (groups of individuals and organizations) around the world that connect planetary views and futures research to help expand imagination about the possible futures and build preferred futures.
What we do and support:
Networking among authors, artists, researchers, educators and scholars to think together about the planetary futures.
Designing, developing and using frameworks for the planetary identity, the technological progress, and the scientific worldview.
Providing inclusive and participatory systems to measure positive planetary change.
Collecting resources, books and media that primarily explore the planetary futures.
We are a US 501(c)(3) public charity; hence, for US taxpayers, the donation is tax-deductible.
Charity ID: 87-2421576
FAQ
Q: First of all, why is the preferred acronym “Ap-Fi” instead of “APFI”?
A: The better acronym for our think tank is “Ap-Fi” (pronounced like “Wi-Fi” or “Sci-Fi”), emphasizing its connection to modern technology and innovation.
Q: What policies and organizations does Ap-Fi target, and what advocacy tactics does it employ?
A: Ap-Fi focuses on persuading foresight scholars/networks, the United Nations, world governments, and major stakeholders such as corporations about the importance of Planetary Consciousness. The Ap-Fi think tank primarily employs tactics such as providing educational resources, publicly available research, media engagement, and debates. It does not engage in lobbying or interventions in political campaigns. The opposition to Ap-Fi’s position may include chauvinistic nationalism, religious extremism, xenophobia, and racism.
Q: How does Ap-Fi involve participants in advocacy efforts?
A: Ap-Fi engages its audiences and participants through various means, including providing and offering educational resources and content on key policies, providing resources such as a curated library and free horizon scanning services, organizing media engagements, and facilitating debates. These activities aim to foster understanding and active participation in shaping a Planetary Consciousness and exploring a range of Alternatives to Globalization.
Q: What resources does Ap-Fi utilize in its work?
A: Ap-Fi has a dedicated scientific council composed of world-class experts in planetary and civilizational futures and foresight. These individuals contribute their expertise to the think tank’s research and policy development.
Q: Any suggestions for Academic Literature Sources on Planetary Consciousness?
A: You can begin your exploration from here:
Motti, Victor V. (2025). Planetary Foresight and Ethics: A Vision for Humanity’s Futures, USA: Washington, D.C. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
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Contact
Email: Ap-Fi
Locations
Washington, DC
Web Links
Scientific Council
links to scientific council members summaries and post here
Programs
The framework of a possible planetary future should integrate analytical thinking with motivational feelings. It serves to transform the inner world of individuals, as well as the world out there, by helping them to question and update their mythologies, worldviews, assumptions, and values.
Our planetary civilization is inchoate and can evolve to more maturity by the year 2050. We aim to clarify and highlight the evolving binary opposite between Globalization and Planetization toward that maturity.
The three programs will show up in sub-headings as summaries and a link to the full post
Noosphere Planetary Observatory
Many people around the planet are writing about Planetary Consciousness. We have found important high quality weak and strong signals.
The posts in this “Noosphere” category are curated and can be commented on. We handpick and aggregate the best content for your review.
OnAir Post: Noosphere Planetary Observatory
Videos
Many people around the planet are sharing videos about Planetary Consciousness
This list is curated. We handpick the best content for your review.
DISCLAIMER:Unless otherwise stated, there is no association or endorsement relationship between us and them.
