Josh Calder

Josh enjoys shepherding foresight research projects from ideation to final form, and has guided the creation of large-scale projects covering the full range of futures. 

He has studied over-the-horizon security issues and evolving socioeconomic trends for government clients, and presented at the Army War College

He is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, serving as a judge in the organization's programs to recognize important futures works

He applies foresight to science fiction, and has analyzed over 350 movies for their foresight content. He has appeared on CNN, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel.

Josh has an MA in Foreign and Defense Policy from American University and a BA from Wesleyan University in Government. 

In his spare time, he has been to over 600 islands. You can follow him on Bluesky @geofutures.bsky.social and Twitter @Geofutures

Mark Justman 

Mark has worked as a professional futurist for two decades, most recently with non-profits and professional associations. 

His work has primarily focused on qualitative futures research, which encompasses trend reports, technology assessments, scenario development, and helping organizations navigate long-term decision-making challenges.

As a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, Mark has published articles in foresight, a leading professional journal for foresight practitioners. He has also lectured on foresight at Drexel University.

Mark's educational background includes a BA from Hampshire College and a MA in Futures Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, one of the only two post-graduate futurist training programs in the US.