We Are All Futurists
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Why Rethink Next Helps You
Rethink the Future — Together
At Rethink Next, we believe everyone is a futurist — but few have the tools to practice it boldly.
Founded by futurist and educator Dr. Gigi Johnson, Rethink Next offers transformative programs, collaborative workshops, and breakthrough innovation labs to help people and organizations explore, question, and co-create their futures.
From playful, rapid sprints to immersive salons and speculative media, our work helps you uncover hidden assumptions, unlock creativity, and build agency in the face of uncertainty.
We work across industries, generations, and sectors — helping you and your team rethink what’s next, together.
Bold Programs to Help You Explore, Question, and Co-Create the Future
Our programs are designed for curious minds and changemakers. Whether you’re seeking playful inspiration or deep transformation, we help you rethink what’s next with clarity, creativity, and agency.
Our Signature Programs
From rapid-fire workshops to immersive salons and speculative media, Rethink Next offers a suite of unique experiences to expand how we explore the future.

FuturesJam
Rapid Collaboration, Big Ideas, and Playful Futures
In just one hour, strangers and AI tools collide to co-create playable futures — sparking fresh insights, laughter, and big “aha” moments.
Join a Discovery Shift Salon to rethink creative discovery in an algorithmic age.
Discovery Salons
Intimate Conversations on Creativity, AI, and Change

Futures Vision 2035
Decode AI Hype & Build Futures Literacy
Cut through AI hype and develop futures literacy. Workshops, podcasts, and community labs help you map real futures, not headlines.
Rethink your career with Ready to Zag, an exploration micro-cohort for mid-career changemakers. Use AI tools and peer projects to design your next big leap.

Ready to Zag
Career Reinvention for Mid-Life Professionals

GoldKey Archives
Playful Stories From Imagined Future Timelines
Laugh your way into futures thinking with Gold Key Tours, a speculative docu-comedy series led by Dr. Gabriella Goldkey and her team of time-traveling oddballs.
Builds digital confidence for seniors and students navigating AI tools, offering interactive workshops and adaptive curricula.

Augmented Self
AI Empowerment for Seniors & Students