A Futures Literacy Lab for Parents, Educators,
and Anyone Who Matters in a Young Person’s World

Imagine: A young person tells you their best friend "always listens, never judges, and is available at any time".

‍You realize they're describing a chatbot. Moments like this are no longer hypothetical. They’re here.

In this interactive session, we’ll explore the forces quietly reshaping friendship and connection: AI companions, curated digital worlds, shrinking social circles, increased reports of loneliness, and the changing nature of trust. 

In a guided, hands-on activity, we’ll step into the future and imagine what friendship might look like for your child in the years ahead. Some ideas may feel exciting. Others might feel uncomfortable. That’s the point.

Together, we’ll surface the questions we can’t afford to ignore about belonging, connection, and what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world.

You’ll leave with:

• A sharper lens on how friendship and belonging are evolving
• Practical ways to support your child in building real connection in a digital world
• Insight into the hidden forces shaping young people’s social lives
• A creative, hands-on way to explore the future with others - at home, at work, and beyond!
• Tools to spark meaningful conversations in your own community

Who this is for:
‍Parents, educators, and caregivers of children of all ages who want to help children of all ages build strong, meaningful friendships in a rapidly changing world.