Horizon Scan
A strategic forecast of the socio-technical landscape to anticipate shifts before they become shocks.
Overview
The technological ground is shifting beneath our feet. What is acceptable today may be controversial tomorrow; what is barely possible now will be ubiquitous in five years. The Horizon Scan is a research-backed service where I help you look up from the daily grind to survey the road ahead. We identify emerging regulatory trends, shifting public sentiments, and nascent ethical norms that will define the operating environment for your product in the near to medium future.
What You Get
- Strategic Intelligence: A synthesized report on the specific ethical risks and opportunities relevant to your roadmap.
- Blindspot Detection: We uncover issues that aren't on your radar yet—from new forms of algorithmic bias to second-order environmental impacts.
- Resilience: By anticipating these shifts, you can build products that are robust to future moral climates, not just the current one.
Format & Duration
Duration: 4-6 week engagement
Format: Research Report + Executive Presentation
Best For
This service is ideal for:
- Leadership teams planning their 3-5 year roadmap.
- Boards seeking assurance that long-term risks are being managed.
- Innovation labs exploring entirely new product categories.
Process
- Scope — We define the vectors of interest (e.g., "The future of privacy in the metaverse" or "AI regulation in the EU").
- Scan — I conduct a rigorous review of academic literature, policy papers, and signal communities.
- Map — I synthesize this data into a "terrain map" that highlights the safe paths and the potential quicksand.
Investment
Project Fee: Based on the depth and breadth of the research scope.