Near Futures Projects is experimenting and practicing based on a core set of assumptions, beliefs and hypotheses:
 

• We believe multiple, wildly divergent near futures are possible.

• We believe that we must intentionally practice toward the future we want to see, one where humans live in right relationship to each other, the land, water and all living creatures.

• We believe that we are in a moment of radical change, and that this unraveling of existing norms and institutions presents both great danger and opportunity.

• We believe we learn by getting dirty: hands in the dirt, feet in the water, with curiosity, creativity, and hard work.