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Institute of Future Science
Institute of Future Science is dedicated to advancing research that addresses fundamental questions, with an emphasis on the co-creation of collective scientific knowledge by researchers from diverse academic disciplines—including science, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and the humanities and social sciences. By integrating various spatiotemporal perspectives, the Institute seeks to analyze social issues and explore long-term solutions. Its mission is to create new research domains that propose visionary pathways for our common future and contribute to the realization of a just society through Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
Why Study at the School of Science?
Humanity in Space Initiative
As human activities expand their presence in space, we seek to investigate the scientific, technological, and philosophical foundations required to establish new societies on the Moon and Mars. We also explore the implications of these advancements for our planet Earth and how they may transform our societies and reshape our values.
Planetary Wellbeing Initiative
The Earth's environment affects human well-being, and human activities impact the well-being of our planet. We aim to develop mathematical models that account for the dynamic relationship between Earth's well-being and human well-being. Our goal is to foster a science that achieves a balance where human well-being is in harmony with Earth's well-being.
Social Dilemma Initiative
Social challenges seemingly involve inevitable trade-offs, where improvement of one appears to come at the expense of another. Our approach transcends these apparent dilemmas by seeking solutions that optimize the whole rather than its parts. We explore solutions that go beyond partial optimization by combining humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At a Glance
Research institute
Research Center
Dlab+
Featured Education and Research Activities
Scientific Knowledge meets Artistic Imaginations = Representations of Future
What will the future of work, food, and housing look like? In collaboration with artists, researchers from across disciplines combine their diverse perspectives to create imaginative visions of the future, expressed through novels, visual works, diagrams, and other forms that inspire creativity.
Forum for Discussing our Future = Agora
A future that seems desirable to one person may not be desirable to another. Discussions about the future require a diversity of perspectives. The Agora is a space where various stakeholders gather to engage in essentially meaningful and deliberative dialogue.
Multi-disciplinary Research Support = 未来社会Challenge
We support multidisciplinary research aimed at exploring alternative futures, emerging from the collaboration and free exchange of ideas among researchers.
Number of Students and Faculty Members
29 Members
Contact
General Affairs Group, Institute for the Creation of Future Society, Business Promotion Division, Ookayama
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