1st Edition
Story Systems and Cultural Research A Mixed-Methods Guide to Forecasting Social Change
Contents
1. Why Story Systems Matter
2. A System of Seeing
3. Language
4. Structure
5. Abstraction
6. Time
7. Subculture
8. Transmission
9. Context
10. Patterns
11. Intelligence
12. Seeing Forward
Appendix
Bibliography
Biography
Marie Lena Tupot holds a master’s degree in information science from the University at Albany and has contributed extensively to cultural pattern analysis, AI applications in research, and foresight methodologies. She has been featured in peer-reviewed design research journals and textbooks, influencing discussions on cultural intelligence and innovation.
Tim Stock is a professor at Parsons School of Design and holds an M.A. in Cinema Studies from New York University. His expertise in semiotics, narrative theory, and strategic foresight has shaped design, media, and marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies. He has led workshops on trend analysis and cultural forecasting worldwide, partnering with organizations such as Meta, KEF Acoustics, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
