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The static version of the logo of [[Future Worlds Center]] consists of a four multi-centered, overlapping and interconnected circles. | The static version of the logo of [[Future Worlds Center]] consists of a four multi-centered, overlapping and interconnected circles. | ||
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The animation reveals that the circles are not isolated, but they convey a dynamic and interlinked system that can take different forms, like the form of a human, a bee, a butterfly, a duck, a fish or a heart. | The animation reveals that the circles are not isolated, but they convey a dynamic and interlinked system that can take different forms, like the form of a human, a bee, a butterfly, a duck, a fish or a heart. | ||
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* In virtual vs. physical environments | * In virtual vs. physical environments | ||
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==The surfing metaphor== | ==The surfing metaphor== | ||
[[File:Surfing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Surfing in front of the waves]] | [[File:Surfing.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Surfing in front of the waves]] | ||
[[Future Worlds Center]]'s philosophy usually apples the '''surfing metaphor''' to describe how the organization positions its projects. Just like a surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave, we are always a little ahead of the others but not too far ahead; we are also not where the wave breaks and becomes violent. In other words, [[Future Worlds Center]] is not an activist organization but an organization that uses intelligence, skills, planning and appropriate tools (i.e., mainly IT) to create opportunities for positive social transformations. Projects are usually positioned right at the edge of where change can happen. Even though we use research to scientifically ground our actions, the focus is in the chronological vicinity of a few years and rarely too far ahead. The reason is to be able to communicate our values and goals with the wider possible communities of stakeholders. | [[Future Worlds Center]]'s philosophy usually apples the '''surfing metaphor''' to describe how the organization positions its projects. Just like a surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave, we are always a little ahead of the others but not too far ahead; we are also not where the wave breaks and becomes violent. In other words, [[Future Worlds Center]] is not an activist organization but an organization that uses intelligence, skills, planning and appropriate tools (i.e., mainly IT) to create opportunities for positive social transformations. Projects are usually positioned right at the edge of where change can happen. Even though we use research to scientifically ground our actions, the focus is in the chronological vicinity of a few years and rarely too far ahead. The reason is to be able to communicate our values and goals with the wider possible communities of stakeholders. | ||
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==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ||
[[File:MultipleEarths.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|We live in multiple physical- and virtual worlds]] | [[File:MultipleEarths.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|We live in multiple physical- and virtual worlds]] | ||
The [[Future Worlds Center]] is an excellent example of an organization that operates in multiple worlds that co-exist. From the point of view of our research activities, many projects focus on the interplay between real and virtual worlds. For example, we are interested on the marriage of the human brain with modern technology and the repercussions for humanity. Our projects focus in the study of virtual worlds, children’s’ behaviours and attitudes, new complex forms of bullying and harassment, the effects on attention, learning and development in general. From the social angle point of view, Future Worlds Center promotes the [[ | The [[Future Worlds Center]] is an excellent example of an organization that operates in multiple worlds that co-exist. From the point of view of our research activities, many projects focus on the interplay between real and virtual worlds. For example, we are interested on the marriage of the human brain with modern technology and the repercussions for humanity. Our projects focus in the study of virtual worlds, children’s’ behaviours and attitudes, new complex forms of bullying and harassment, the effects on attention, learning and development in general. From the social angle point of view, Future Worlds Center promotes the [[Sustainable Development Goals]], multiculturalism and international development. We pioneer Europe-wide in the implementation of awareness campaigns that promote humanistic values and concepts such as understanding, tolerance, forgiveness and peaceful co-existence. Specific projects range from supporting vulnerable social groups and awareness actions promoting multicultural values, to international Development Education activities. | ||
==Projects interacting and sharing vision, structure and methods== | ==Projects interacting and sharing vision, structure and methods== | ||
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[[Future Worlds Center]] Associates belong to multiple “circles” (i.e., projects) at the same time. We use the term “Distributed project participation” to describe this. Their individual contributions and responsibilities in each project might differ in intensity, and they are agreed in advance. Projects have different sizes. Each project has one Coordinator (upper semi-circle in each project) and several members (who can also be external associates). In addition, every Associate must commit a percentage of their effort for logistics. Approximately 10% of one’s time should be available “on demand” to those coordinating projects. Furthermore, eveybody is involved | [[Future Worlds Center]] Associates belong to multiple “circles” (i.e., projects) at the same time. We use the term “Distributed project participation” to describe this. Their individual contributions and responsibilities in each project might differ in intensity, and they are agreed in advance. Projects have different sizes. Each project has one Coordinator (upper semi-circle in each project) and several members (who can also be external associates). In addition, every Associate must commit a percentage of their effort for logistics. Approximately 10% of one’s time should be available “on demand” to those coordinating projects. Furthermore, eveybody is involved | ||
in securing funds and writing new applications. Again, approximately 10% of one’s time needs to be “invested” on what we call the “Distributed organizational responsibilities” principle. | in securing funds and writing new applications. Again, approximately 10% of one’s time needs to be “invested” on what we call the “Distributed organizational responsibilities” principle. | ||
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==Distributed sources of income== | ==Distributed sources of income== | ||
