Open Future Lab
@openfuturelab.bsky.social
A curious, purpose-driven, people-first, evidence-based and future-building lab. A collaborative social change agent and facilitator exploring and designing financial life.
https://www.openfuturelab.org
https://www.openfuturelab.org
Join our workshop at European Forum Alpbach : “Befriending Our Future Selves: From Imagination to Action.”
We invite you to rethink #FinancialWellbeing as something not just personal, but shared and shaped by the people, relationships, and systems around us 👉 www.alpbach.org/sessions/bef...
We invite you to rethink #FinancialWellbeing as something not just personal, but shared and shaped by the people, relationships, and systems around us 👉 www.alpbach.org/sessions/bef...
July 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Join our workshop at European Forum Alpbach : “Befriending Our Future Selves: From Imagination to Action.”
We invite you to rethink #FinancialWellbeing as something not just personal, but shared and shaped by the people, relationships, and systems around us 👉 www.alpbach.org/sessions/bef...
We invite you to rethink #FinancialWellbeing as something not just personal, but shared and shaped by the people, relationships, and systems around us 👉 www.alpbach.org/sessions/bef...
If we want to support financial well-being in a meaningful way, we need to stop expecting people to speak finance and start learning how to speak human.
🎥 Watch the full presentation of the research project 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, which laid the foundation for Open Future Lab: www.youtube.com/live/bwi6g-h...
🎥 Watch the full presentation of the research project 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, which laid the foundation for Open Future Lab: www.youtube.com/live/bwi6g-h...
July 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If we want to support financial well-being in a meaningful way, we need to stop expecting people to speak finance and start learning how to speak human.
🎥 Watch the full presentation of the research project 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, which laid the foundation for Open Future Lab: www.youtube.com/live/bwi6g-h...
🎥 Watch the full presentation of the research project 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, which laid the foundation for Open Future Lab: www.youtube.com/live/bwi6g-h...
💡 What connects us to a future where #FinancialWellbeing is something we care for together? At Open Future Lab, we believe this starts with how we work in the present. Co-creation helps us shape futures and ideas with and for people, grounded in today’s realities and mindful of #FutureGenerations.
June 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
💡 What connects us to a future where #FinancialWellbeing is something we care for together? At Open Future Lab, we believe this starts with how we work in the present. Co-creation helps us shape futures and ideas with and for people, grounded in today’s realities and mindful of #FutureGenerations.
We were delighted to celebrate the closing chapter of the three-year transdisciplinary study '𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦: 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙-𝐵𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑎 𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑠' — the largest qualitative study ever done on #FinancialWellbeing.
May 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We were delighted to celebrate the closing chapter of the three-year transdisciplinary study '𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦: 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙-𝐵𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑎 𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑠' — the largest qualitative study ever done on #FinancialWellbeing.
Financial well-being is more than just numbers to us. It’s about feeling secure, the freedom to choose, and enjoying life.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Financial well-being is more than just numbers to us. It’s about feeling secure, the freedom to choose, and enjoying life.
Download: www.openfuturelab.org/project/navi...
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Are you 45 or older? Join our interactive workshop 'Connect with your future self' and help in our research on how the #Future 🔭 might look like.
📍ERSTE Foundation, Vienna
🔗 Limited spots. Sign up now: buff.ly/uvxqT89
#FutureSelf #FutureLab #LongtermThinking
📍ERSTE Foundation, Vienna
🔗 Limited spots. Sign up now: buff.ly/uvxqT89
#FutureSelf #FutureLab #LongtermThinking
April 9, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Are you 45 or older? Join our interactive workshop 'Connect with your future self' and help in our research on how the #Future 🔭 might look like.
📍ERSTE Foundation, Vienna
🔗 Limited spots. Sign up now: buff.ly/uvxqT89
#FutureSelf #FutureLab #LongtermThinking
📍ERSTE Foundation, Vienna
🔗 Limited spots. Sign up now: buff.ly/uvxqT89
#FutureSelf #FutureLab #LongtermThinking
Our research with 146 participants across 8 European countries revealed a critical paradox: Early parenthood creates the strongest motivation for long-term financial planning precisely when parents have the least capacity to act on it.
Download: www.openfuturelab.org/project/navi...
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April 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our research with 146 participants across 8 European countries revealed a critical paradox: Early parenthood creates the strongest motivation for long-term financial planning precisely when parents have the least capacity to act on it.
Download: www.openfuturelab.org/project/navi...
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Download: www.openfuturelab.org/project/navi...
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✨ We’re looking for workshop participants! ✨
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: Thu 20.03.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: Individuals aged 45+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: Thu 20.03.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: Individuals aged 45+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
March 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
✨ We’re looking for workshop participants! ✨
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: Thu 20.03.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: Individuals aged 45+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: Thu 20.03.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: Individuals aged 45+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
🎴Calling All New Parents and Parents-to-Be! 🎴
We are conducting research to better enhance the well-being of parents-to-be and new parents (with children up to 4 years old).
We are conducting research to better enhance the well-being of parents-to-be and new parents (with children up to 4 years old).
February 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🎴Calling All New Parents and Parents-to-Be! 🎴
We are conducting research to better enhance the well-being of parents-to-be and new parents (with children up to 4 years old).
We are conducting research to better enhance the well-being of parents-to-be and new parents (with children up to 4 years old).
🌈 We’re looking for workshop participants! 🌈
Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 27.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: LGBTIQ* individuals aged 18+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 27.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: LGBTIQ* individuals aged 18+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
February 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🌈 We’re looking for workshop participants! 🌈
Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 27.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: LGBTIQ* individuals aged 18+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 27.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: LGBTIQ* individuals aged 18+
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna
We’re looking for workshop participants!
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 13.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: People aged 18-44 years
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 13.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: People aged 18-44 years
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We’re looking for workshop participants!
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 13.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: People aged 18-44 years
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien
Theme: Connect with Your Future Self!
📅 Date: 13.02.2025, 9:00-13:00h
🎯 Target Audience: People aged 18-44 years
📍 Location: ERSTE Foundation, Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien
Happy New Year! We’re back from the break with refreshed minds. Exciting updates are on the horizon—stay tuned. For now, good luck with your New Year plans. May 2025 be your best year yet!
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy New Year! We’re back from the break with refreshed minds. Exciting updates are on the horizon—stay tuned. For now, good luck with your New Year plans. May 2025 be your best year yet!
We foster long-term thinking for sustainable solutions. In a fast-paced world, we encourage foresight to create lasting impact. Tools like scenario planning & design fiction help us envision the future. What actions should be taken now to shape a sustainable future. Source: https://buff.ly/3Zk7Ms4
December 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM
We foster long-term thinking for sustainable solutions. In a fast-paced world, we encourage foresight to create lasting impact. Tools like scenario planning & design fiction help us envision the future. What actions should be taken now to shape a sustainable future. Source: https://buff.ly/3Zk7Ms4
The "silver economy," driven by aging populations, is projected to hit €14.3 trillion ($15 trillion) by 2025! 🌟 Long-term thinking in healthcare, tech, and inclusive design is key to sustainable growth and improving seniors' quality of life. #openfuturelab #silvereconomy #futuretrends
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The "silver economy," driven by aging populations, is projected to hit €14.3 trillion ($15 trillion) by 2025! 🌟 Long-term thinking in healthcare, tech, and inclusive design is key to sustainable growth and improving seniors' quality of life. #openfuturelab #silvereconomy #futuretrends
In a world of short-term thinking, let's focus on the future. 🌍 At #OpenFutureLab, we tackle demographic challenges: aging populations, evolving families, financial instability, mental health, tech disruptions, social polarization, and info anxiety. Long-term solutions for a sustainable future! 🌟
December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM
In a world of short-term thinking, let's focus on the future. 🌍 At #OpenFutureLab, we tackle demographic challenges: aging populations, evolving families, financial instability, mental health, tech disruptions, social polarization, and info anxiety. Long-term solutions for a sustainable future! 🌟
We continue exploring demographic change and its impact on aging societies. The article The Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age highlights how proactive habits like financial planning, strong relationships, and good health can lead to greater happiness in later years. #openfuturelab
December 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM
We continue exploring demographic change and its impact on aging societies. The article The Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age highlights how proactive habits like financial planning, strong relationships, and good health can lead to greater happiness in later years. #openfuturelab
🇫🇮 Finland proposes incentives of up to €30K for women having their 1st child before 30—reducing housing 🏠 & student loan 🎓 burdens. At #openfuturelab, we share diverse insights on how such policies could influence financial life, pensions & healthcare💡Your thoughts?
December 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
🇫🇮 Finland proposes incentives of up to €30K for women having their 1st child before 30—reducing housing 🏠 & student loan 🎓 burdens. At #openfuturelab, we share diverse insights on how such policies could influence financial life, pensions & healthcare💡Your thoughts?
Expectant parents aim for stability & values like independence, but money talk remains taboo. Women often feel disconnected from financial decisions. Saving & real estate are preferred over investing. 🌱 How do you balance long-term & short-term goals as a parent? #openfuturelab #financialplanning
December 4, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Expectant parents aim for stability & values like independence, but money talk remains taboo. Women often feel disconnected from financial decisions. Saving & real estate are preferred over investing. 🌱 How do you balance long-term & short-term goals as a parent? #openfuturelab #financialplanning
Anne Beate Hovind , curator of the Future Library, shared how storytelling can inspire legacy. Created by Katie Paterson, this project seals manuscripts until 2114, symbolizing hope. 🌍✍️What would you write for future readers? 🌌 #futurelibrary #longtermthinking #storytelling #openfuturelab
December 4, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Anne Beate Hovind , curator of the Future Library, shared how storytelling can inspire legacy. Created by Katie Paterson, this project seals manuscripts until 2114, symbolizing hope. 🌍✍️What would you write for future readers? 🌌 #futurelibrary #longtermthinking #storytelling #openfuturelab
At Open Future Lab, we see 42 as a reminder of our mission: designing future-oriented solutions with and for people. While we focus on long-term thinking and sustainability, we also embrace the mystery along the way. 🌌 What’s YOUR answer to life, the universe, and everything? #openfuturelab
November 29, 2024 at 8:28 AM
At Open Future Lab, we see 42 as a reminder of our mission: designing future-oriented solutions with and for people. While we focus on long-term thinking and sustainability, we also embrace the mystery along the way. 🌌 What’s YOUR answer to life, the universe, and everything? #openfuturelab
💡Curious about your future self? In our workshop,
@yep_austria explored how today’s choices impact tomorrow, from finances to well-being. 🌱 Our goal: inspire sustainable, thoughtful decisions that lead to long-term success. Expect more workshops—your future self will thank you
@yep_austria explored how today’s choices impact tomorrow, from finances to well-being. 🌱 Our goal: inspire sustainable, thoughtful decisions that lead to long-term success. Expect more workshops—your future self will thank you
November 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM
💡Curious about your future self? In our workshop,
@yep_austria explored how today’s choices impact tomorrow, from finances to well-being. 🌱 Our goal: inspire sustainable, thoughtful decisions that lead to long-term success. Expect more workshops—your future self will thank you
@yep_austria explored how today’s choices impact tomorrow, from finances to well-being. 🌱 Our goal: inspire sustainable, thoughtful decisions that lead to long-term success. Expect more workshops—your future self will thank you
At Open Future Lab, we’re exploring factors behind short-termism and long-term thinking. 🧠💭 What shapes decisions? How do cognitive biases, family structures, gender, and time perceptions play in? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, insights, or research below. 👇 #openfuturelab
November 21, 2024 at 11:05 AM
At Open Future Lab, we’re exploring factors behind short-termism and long-term thinking. 🧠💭 What shapes decisions? How do cognitive biases, family structures, gender, and time perceptions play in? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, insights, or research below. 👇 #openfuturelab
🌍 Instant gratification fuels short-termism—undermining stability, growth, and future gains. Let’s build cultures that reward patience and long-term vision. Choices today shape legacies tomorrow. #longtermthinking #futurefocused
November 19, 2024 at 9:44 AM
🌍 Instant gratification fuels short-termism—undermining stability, growth, and future gains. Let’s build cultures that reward patience and long-term vision. Choices today shape legacies tomorrow. #longtermthinking #futurefocused