A new Pragmatic Services approach
The Economic Futures Lab is dedicated to exploring and shaping a post-growth economic future by fostering social innovation and empowering the next generation. In an era where Gen Z and millennials are navigating complex and volatile economic realities, we recognize the importance of self-awareness, adaptability, and the capacity to thrive in an evolving landscape. Our approach centers on developing the skills and mindsets necessary to build a new economy that is both resilient and inclusive.
We are committed to breaking free from outdated narratives of winners and losers, as well as the entrenched value systems of previous generations that have led to political polarization and social fragmentation. Instead, the Lab encourages critical reflection and meaningful inquiry, focusing on how society can best support and nurture the emerging generation in an uncertain future.
A key element of our vision is the integration of indigenous communities, whose survival mechanisms, rooted in ecological and cultural norms, offer a powerful model for sustainable leadership. Through strategic collaboration between indigenous and non-indigenous youth, we aim to bridge gaps, create shared objectives, and foster mutual understanding. Our “bridge program” is designed to cultivate a new ethic of responsibility that transcends the traditional emphasis on individual rights and freedoms.
Guided by the principles of social innovation, the Lab promotes a harmonized approach to economic regeneration. By prioritizing responsibility as the driving force of societal change, we seek to build a learning economy where new experiences and collaborative efforts generate social capital, climate resilience, and economic sustainability. Corporations play a crucial role as agents of change, supporting this transformation by aligning their practices with communal ethics that prioritize personal dignity and social impact.
The Economic Futures Lab is leading the charge towards a future where economic prosperity is grounded in responsibility, collaboration, and innovation—laying the groundwork for a thriving post-growth economy.
