Every foresight professional knows that spark - the moment you notice something new emerging and think:"Something's changing!" But what if the trends we spot say as much about our own minds as they do about the future itself?

In this episode of The Quiet Future, Finnish-Estonian futurist Kristiina Paju explores the psychology of trendspotting. From playful phenomena like bardcore to deeper shifts like skills-based work structures, Kristiina unpacks how cognitive and behavioural biases shape what we see and what we overlook.

What you will learn:

- why trendspotting is both science and storytelling

- how cognitive biases like availability, confirmation, and social proof influence foresight work

- how to pause, reflect, and see beyond the "noise" of popular futures

- why noticing how we notice may be the most important skill of all

A calm exploration for anyone practicing futures thinking, strategy, or simply learning to see change more clearly. Check out her websites www.futuresjournal.eu and https://kristiinapaju.eu