Science and Diplomacy foresight, enabling proactive, informed policymaking for the future

INGSA helps to support the work of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) in its aim to prepare policymakers and societies around the world for the possibilities and risks of revolutionary science breakthroughs.

This includes innovative case study development for GESDA’s Science Diplomacy Week, ongoing engagement between GESDA and the Foreign Ministries S&T Advice Network (FMSTAN), and promotion of GESDA’s suite of events and resources.

INGSA/GESDA World Build Case Studies

INGSA / GESDA World Build Simulation Game – QUANTUM TECH

Governance of Revolutionary Technology – Gamified Case Study

The age of Quantum Computing is upon us. You are in invited to an International Symposium on Quantum Computing for the Common Good – the choices you make here will change the world. What are the complexities and trade-offs between science, societies, nations, and industry that must be considered? What are the unknowns, and what might be the unforeseen circumstances?

INGSA and GESDA brings you an interactive, role-playing case study to explore the thorny issues at the heart of making policy for potentially world-altering technologies. Shared under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) download the game now to play and adapt.

The game pack consists of 3 sections – Click on each to download:

INGSA / GESDA World Build Simulation Game – NEUROTECHNOLOGIES

Governance of Revolutionary Technology – Gamified Case Study

The year is 2043, and neurotechnology is widespread. Society uses it to open new frontiers of understanding about both humanity and the universe. The blind can now see – those with chronic pain live pain-free. Yet the optimism towards the technology is rocked by a massive ransomware attack targeting brain implants…

Rewind to 2023 and you are invited to a workshop run by the International Technology Governance Observatory (ITGO). The decisions made here will determine the settings for Neurotechnology’s development over the coming decades – Can you determine the policy settings that might avert disaster?

Explore the interactive, role-playing simulation exploring the thorny issues at the heart of making policy for potentially world-altering technologies. Shared under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) download the game now to play and adapt.

Game Pack – COMING SOON – Join INGSA to find out when it is released.

GESDA Resources – Quicklinks

GESDA’s Flagship Radar and Solutions

Underpinning all of GESDA’s work is their Science Breakthrough Radar, which brings together global experts to foresight science trends 5, 10, and 25 years in the future.
Following extensive consultation, GESDA is then able to develop Solutions packages to support policymakers and citizens to better understand the risks and opportunities of revolutionary technology, and enable society to use the future to build the present.
Find additional resources and events at GESDA.global