The Worl Future Society has been around for 40 years. It holds conferences and publishes a range of magazines, journals and digital newsletters aimed to assist people and organizations to think about global and personal futures. Founded in 1966 as a nonprofit educational and scientific organization in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S., the World Future Society (WFS) investigates how social, economic and technological developments are shaping the future. It helps individuals, organizations, and communities observe, understand, and respond to social change appropriately and effectively applying anticipatory thinking practices.