Architected Futures™

Tools and strategies ... for boiling the ocean

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About Architected Futures™

Architected Futures™ could be viewed as a version of "The Matrix" that's benevolent, and can be used to to solve and manage wicked problems. The approach works for a wide assortment of problems, of any size. It works better and its more effective when it's used collaboratively. So I want to share it with as many people as possible. Everybody on the planet. Well, most of the people on the planet. That would be cool. So, its free. Well, at least it doesn't cost money. Think of it as an app for your phone, which is exactly how parts of it will be implemented. Would you like to have one?

Does that sound better than: a collaborative problem solving method and tool suite that frames a way of thinking and managing circumstances; and that generates highly accurate and precise solutions to complex problems; a tool to help solve a problem or get a job done, and keep it done; a tool and process to keep the solution running effectively; and to manage phase out and replacement in a manner that has minimal impact on everyone's ability to enjoy life. A tool that's a Swiss Army knife for managing the planet?

Both are true. On'es a little more Sci-Fi and fantastical. The other is more geeky. One is Star Trek. One is, well, head-on complicated. It should make your head hurt to just read that second paragraph. It certainly makes me slow down, and I wrote it! Architected Futures™ is a Yin Yang kind of place. 

 

The Pitch

Architected Futures™ is a technology originally developed by Joe Van Steen as a personal tool to help solve architecture problems. And I've used then current versions for over 35 years to solve and manage some big problems for a major financial institution (Bank of America); and I was paid pretty well because of my successes. I've been using increasingly sophisticated versions of the technology for the last 45+ years, the last 10 as a semi-retired software researcher. And I've finally figured how to put the finishing touches on the architectural design, to make the magic happen. 

The newest version will be Architected Futures™ is about using architectural engineering methods to manage the evolution of future environments. It's about systems for managing and analyzing information about systems.used for a variety of purposes, given a little training. to pursue, develop and invite comment on a series of ideas involving futurism, architecture, sustainability, business planning and engineering, systems engineering, information technologies and related concepts. Concepts related to where we are going, and how we are going to get there. It's open. It's free. And, you're invited to join us in the dialog. Share your issues and concerns. Or just lurk for a while by subscribing to one or more of our feeds. Discover our thoughts, experiences, strategies and directions. Maybe you'll want to engage later.

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