Future energy networks and the role of interactive gaming as simulation

Barrios-O'Neill, Danielle; Hook, Alan

doi:10.1016/j.futures.2016.03.018

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“…In medicine and healthcare, simulations are used to improve safety (Gaba, 2007) and to prepare emergency room staff for future problems (Monks et al ., 2016). Simulations are adopted in the fields of energy and climate change to examine future energy networks (Barrios-O’Neill and Hook, 2016), forecast energy consumption (Neto and Fiorelli, 2008) and predict global climate change negotiations (Sterman et al , 2015). In business contexts, simulations are often used to enhance problem solving along the supply chain and to assess future systemic enhancements (den Hengst et al , 2007).…”

Section: Review Of Futures and Foresight Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

LARPnography: an embodied embedded cognition method to probe the future

Orazi

Cruz

2019

EJM

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Purpose This paper aims to propose LARPnography as a more holistic method to probe the emergence of plausible futures, drawing on embodied embedded cognition literature and the emerging consumer practice of live-action role-playing (LARP). Current research methods for probing the future of markets and society rely mainly on expert judgment (i.e. Delphi), imagery or simulation of possible futures (i.e. scenario and simulation) and perspective taking (i.e. role-playing). The predominant focus on cognitive abstraction limits the insights researchers can extract from more embodied, sensorial and experiential approaches. Design/methodology/approach LARPnography is a qualitative method seeking to immerse participants within a plausible future to better understand the social and market dynamics that may unfold therein. Through careful planning, design, casting and fieldwork, researchers create the preconditions to let participants experience what the future may be and gather critical insights from naturalistic observations and post-event interviews. Practical implications Owing to its interactive nature and processual focus, LARPnography is best suited to investigate the adoption and diffusion of innovation, market emergence phenomena and radical societal changes, including the rise of alternative societies. Originality/value Different from previous foresight methods, LARPnography creates immersive and perceptually stimulating replicas of plausible futures that research participants can inhabit. The creation of a fictional yet socio-material world ensures that socially constructed meaning is enriched by phenomenological and visceral insights.

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Section: Review Of Futures and Foresight Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

LARPnography: an embodied embedded cognition method to probe the future

Orazi

Cruz

2019

EJM

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“…Recent studies on gamification sought to analyze the influence of games on attitudes and behaviors (Zhao et al , 2016; Barrios-O’neill and Hook, 2016; Dulic et al , 2016; Reeves et al , 2012); use in training, sales management and loyalty programs (Liu and Wang, 2019); to increase literacy (Wood et al , 2014); connecting users to products (Kinley and Ben-Hur, 2015); talent identification (Georgiou et al , 2019); increasing motivation and employee performance; and organizational learning (Siala et al , 2020; Liu and Wang, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Games and their elements generally aim to generate engagement (Reeves et al, 2012;Ligtvoet and Chappin, 2012;Landers, 2015;Barrios-O'neill and Hook, 2016;Chen and Hoffman, 2017;Keijser et al, 2018). However, many elements make the experience engaging and dynamic, such as objectives, rules, narratives and interaction cycles (Sapsed and Tschang, 2014), competition and cooperation, feedback, principles of progress (points and levels), effort, missions, performance, freedom of choice, team building (Siala et al, 2020;Georgiou et al, 2019;Mora et al, 2017;Kinley and Ben-Hur, 2015;Xanthopoulou and Papagiannidis, 2012), emotion (McGonigal, 2011), metaphor (Van de Kaa et al, 2019;Inayatullah, 2017), the possibility to win (against oneself or others), fun, learning (Wood et al, 2014), role-playing, simulation, interaction (Medema et al, 2020), context and history (Wang and Sun, 2016), testing ideas, trying out strategies and adapting to changes (Chen and Hoffman, 2017), gratification, autonomy and relationships (Koivisto and Hamari, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Rapid market changes and disruptive impacts require approaches that can make foresight dynamic and adaptive (Saritas et al , 2017). It is the case of games aimed to prospect the future (Bontoux et al , 2020; Padbury, 2020; Christophilopoulos et al , 2019; Vervoort, 2019; Souza et al , 2018; Barrios-O’neill and Hook, 2016; Dufva et al , 2015). Since World War II, the games have had a long history in the context of strategy definition and action planning (Vervoort, 2019; Dator, 2017; Miles et al , 2016; Mayer et al , 2004).…”

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An integrated FTA and games: exploring a strategic framework for developing the future

Sartori

Marinho

2023

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Purpose The main objective of this research was to combine the integration between two fields of knowledge – future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) and games. This study aims to capture the stakeholders’ actions and decision-making in a procedural, interactive and collaborative way to find a vision of the future. Design/methodology/approach The framework was designed from a literature review on the related research topics, exploring elements and methods, also how we brought the two fields together. The framework was structured in four steps: exploring – deciding – matching – evaluating. For each phase, deep reflections were described to understand the current situation, identify essential future issues and provide recommendations for action. Findings One attractive aspect of the FTA-games is the characteristics of each field but combined made it possible to evaluate future developments and trends. The elements present in games can boost FTA activities through interaction, engagement, experiences, collaboration and motivation, among other elements. Systematically, we seek to ensure traceability by identifying challenges, solutions, execution and results achieved and using tools and elements that make prospecting practical. Originality/value This article systematizes the connection between two fields in the form of a framework. At each stage of the framework, participants and strategists are challenged to seek solutions to future challenges, allowing these participants to engage in a common cause and make actions tangible. Game elements can be shaped to explore new avenues in FTA activities, as they are used in games in specific subject domains. These fields tend to be fragmented and are not integrated.

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“…The key functions of an energy system are to acquire energy resources such as raw fuels such as oil or natural gas or harness renewable energy resources (RES) such as solar and wind to produce and successfully deliver electricity and district heating successfully to their end-users. Energy plays a vital role in life satisfaction and stability in people's lives as they depend on it to carry out many key tasks, whether it is the production and delivery of goods and services, providing healthcare, or storing of food at both commercial and household level [63]. The complex role and structure of an energy system are framed within the supply and demand principles, and the system's focus is on the acquisition of resources that are required to produce the energy needed to meet the demand of the end-users as well its delivery and finally understanding the end-users' consumption patterns [1,4,21,[63][64][65][66].…”

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A Qualitative Based Causal-Loop Diagram for Understanding Policy Design Challenges for a Sustainable Transition Pathway: The Case of Tees Valley Region, UK

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The energy transition is a complex problem that requires a comprehensive and structured approach to policymaking. Such an approach is needed to ensure that transition pathways and policies enable greener energy alternatives whilst ensuring prosperity for people living in the region and limiting environmental degradation to the local ecosystem. This paper applies a qualitative approach based on systematic literature research and review analysis to identify and analyse previous work within this interdisciplinary field in order to understand the complexity of energy transitions and identify key variables and sub-sectors that need to be addressed by policymaking. The paper then looks at the problem from a regional level and uses the Tees Valley region in North East England as a reference case for the energy system and potential proposed policies for the energy transition. A system dynamics methodology was employed to help visualise and emphasise the major complexity of the energy transition and the challenges that policymaking needs to tackle for the successfully enable implementation and application of the energy transition policies. The results of this study identified that in relation to the Tees Valley energy system, its development and transition towards decarbonisation, the major challenge for the policymakers is to ensure that proposed policies foster growth in job creation without leading to job losses within the local employment market.

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Future energy networks and the role of interactive gaming as simulation

Cited by 11 publications

References 37 publications

LARPnography: an embodied embedded cognition method to probe the future

LARPnography: an embodied embedded cognition method to probe the future

An integrated FTA and games: exploring a strategic framework for developing the future

A Qualitative Based Causal-Loop Diagram for Understanding Policy Design Challenges for a Sustainable Transition Pathway: The Case of Tees Valley Region, UK

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