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Connecting dots across the globe — Participants joined from 11 different countries. The first Possible World Discovery session of the year brought together fellow explorers from 11 different countries (Australia, Austria, Egypt, Hungary, France, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, UK ) , creating a rich tapestry of global wisdom and shared inquiry. In this space, we didn't just talk about change; we lived through it. Possible World Explorers 1. Check-in: The "Golden Lessons" from Our Childhood We began the session by reconnecting with the simple, foundational lessons we were taught as children—the values that serve as a compass for creating a better world. "Be kind to others" "Sharing" "Trusting what I feel is right" "Be prepared" "Enjoy the process" "Not bully, not be bullied" 2. Mirror of Reality: Why We Struggle to Live These Lessons We started with ideals, but the simulation quickly revealed the disconnect between our intentions and reality. The experience captured the "friction" we encounter in our daily lives when complexity takes over. The World Condition Meter A Visual Representation of the World Emerged The Frustration of Ineffectiveness:  One participant captured the feeling of being caught in a loop: "I was just hitting buttons and that was not helping me or my team."  It was a powerful reflection of how often we act reflexively in the real world without true reflective time. A Disconnected World:  Despite having shared goals, we found ourselves siloed in our own tasks. Even when a collective dialogue was called for, the momentum of "surviving" our individual projects made it difficult to stop and align—a direct parallel to the fast-paced silos of modern society. 3. The Necessity of a Mindset Shift Knowing the "right" values is not enough to navigate an unpredictable world; a fundamental shift in mindset is required. In this session, the host intentionally removed all instructions, stating:
"I wanted all the possibilities to be in your hands."
By letting go of the habit of seeking "top-down" instructions or "correct" answers, we were challenged to face the unknown and rediscover our own agency within the chaos. 4. "Kizuki" (Insights) Gathered Through the Simulation Through this intentional chaos, participants moved beyond designed logic to discover deep, personal insights. This is the core impact of the Possible World experience. The Trajectory of Our Shared World: Visualizing the World's Progression (Auyumi)" — Economic (Blue), Environmental (Green), and Social (Yellow) indicators This graph visualises the "Auyumi (あゆみ)" (progression) of our world. Note the dramatic rise in the Social indicator (Yellow) in the latter half—a direct result of our collective mindset shift. It shows that when we stop focusing solely on individual "buttons" and start connecting, the whole system begins to thrive. The Power of Letting Go:  One transformative insight resonated deeply with the group: "It will be fine even if I'm not driving the boat."  This realization—that things can progress beautifully even when we surrender the need to personally control every outcome—opened up a new space ( Ma ) for trust and true co-creation. Humility and Connection:  Accepting that we "cannot do it alone"  and realizing that "you're not always the smartest person in the room"  transformed our individual limitations into a collective strength, fostering a genuine sense of unity. 5. Small Steps Forward: Our Commitments The session concluded with "small ripples"—personal declarations to carry this newfound awareness into the real world. "Do not fear the unknown. Jump and swim." "Exploring what else is possible with excess." A commitment to education: "Returning to the classroom to teach children the true meaning of helping, sharing, and working together." Yes, it was short, and they were small ripples. We also truly experienced the potential of this online space. I know that some parts of the online experience—such as navigating multiple browsers and Zoom breakout rooms—may not be as intuitive as an in-person environment. In fact, we witnessed moments of genuine struggle. But while technical challenges and internet instability indeed reflect our reality, this environment undeniably revealed vast new possibilities for connection. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who participated. Thank you for bringing your energy and open hearts to this experiment. Seeing these ripples of transformation start in Darwin and reach across 11 countries fills me with hope. We are all bridge-builders in this 'Possible World'. I shared my personal Kizuki on the struggles and dilemmas here . Closing: A Celebration of Incompleteness This session proved that when we embrace Incompleteness  (Yohaku/Ma), we create the space for true innovation and dialogue. Possible World is more than a simulation; it is a journey that begins when you loosen your grip on the "steering wheel" and open yourself up to the possibilities of the collective. We invite you to step into the chaos and find your own "boat" in the next session. Every world is up to our mindset and actions. Possible World. Join the Next Journey Are you ready to dive into the chaos and discover the possibilities within yourself? Step into the next Discovery Session and experience the shift firsthand.

Any professional who designs experiences and hosts spaces knows the immense energy poured into that design. We stand in the participants' shoes and simulate every possible ripple: "Will this one word deepen the experience, or will it cause them to stay at the surface?" We weave potential troubles into the scenario as foreshadowing, meticulously considering and repeatedly imagining systems to address them beforehand. This cycle—designing and then imagining—is the essential practice for anyone in this field. I am aware of a strong "educator’s nature" or perhaps a "maternal instinct" within myself—an urge to pluck away the dangers before participants face them and to guide them hand-in-hand. Yet, intellectually, I understand perfectly: uncertainty and difficulty are the best teachers. The learning gained from so-called "failure" is what truly becomes etched into the body at a cellular level. To overcome this internal nature and carefully draw the line between what to offer and what not  to offer, one must refine choices with professional, clinical precision. The "Incompleteness" Left in the Storm This workshop was a collision between "design" and "reality." The 90-minute limit was a dauntingly high hurdle, but because of that challenge, I was able to focus intensely on "stripping away" and "refining". In that process, I feel I was able to—at least in part—"purify" the essence of what I truly want to share. However, after the session, a sharp sense of self-reproach remained within me. It pains me as an experiential designer that some participants left the space carrying frustration and confusion. Their raw reactions are palpable in their words: "It was all a bit chaotic" "I had no idea how to do it" I am certain that this "confused mindset" is itself the greatest learning ( Manabi ). Yet, I lacked the time and timing to receive it with gentleness and connect it to a compassionate dialogue. That state of incompleteness weighs heavily on me. The Resolve to Accept Critique and the Boundaries of Ego The desire for "everyone to leave satisfied"—while seemingly sincere, is this not perhaps just my own ego and pride? As long as I stand in the field as a professional, I cannot escape this question. Every person grows on their own timeline. A seed sown may not sprout instantly; its meaning might only be realised years later. Is my inability to wait for that process not proof that my own perfectionism fails to fully trust the power of the participants? One could take people's dissatisfaction simply as a critique of the design. However, at the same time, this is a question to myself: "Did I design this experience with the resolve to accept even these critiques?" The self-reproach—wondering if there was a flaw in the design or if the guidance was insufficient—is both a professional responsibility and a lingering attachment to wanting control over everything. Yet, as I recall the voices in the session, I saw that participants were moving autonomously, regardless of my concerns. "Do not fear the unknown" "It will be fine—even if I am not driving the boat" "Jump and swim" They were plucking their own "Kizuki" out of the chaos through their own strength. A Prayer for "Incompleteness," and Life as an Experiment Is it deceptive of me as an experiential designer to believe that the participants' insights made this space an opportunity for a mindset shift? If it is not deception, how do I receive it? Even if participants gain autonomous learning, I cannot simply rest on my laurels. For in life, there is nothing but learning. I am gaining new insights every day, and as someone in that state, I am providing a space for experience. That is why the experiences I offer never take a fixed, "standard" form. Life is a continuous series of experiments.   This is where I stand now. I want to continue to be a "Host"  who provides the space and opportunity for experience. My inner experiential designer’s ego wants to see everything beautifully resolved, but I also know that true transformation may live within the "void" left by letting go of control, or within the "incompleteness" that remains unresolved. As I write these thoughts, I realise once more: the process of challenge, stripping away, and purification was necessary for me. I believe that even this complex aftertaste I feel now has appeared exactly as it was meant to, offering me an opportunity to learn something essential. Furthermore, this day happened to be an "Ichiryumanbai-bi" (a day when a single grain yields a ten-thousand-fold harvest)—a day said to attract new encounters. Just as sown seeds eventually sprout, I quietly hope that new connections will grow from this space moving forward. To accept dissatisfaction and critique as a professional. To embrace this state of "incompleteness" and move toward the next design. The entire world can be remade through a single shift in mindset—and I feel that I must be the one to continue holding that truth most sternly for myself.

Technology and Zen In 2015, the UN adopted a massive agenda: "Transforming Our World." The specific goals within it are what we now know as the SDGs. At that moment, the world was handed a map containing the "What" (17 Goals) and the "How" (detailed targets and indicators) to achieve them. It is a magnificent philosophy. However, there was a "critical gap" lying right in the middle. The UN documents articulate "why the world needs this." But they didn't quite bridge the gap to "why I  should personally engage in this transformation."  The "Personal Why" was missing. The state of the world is a reflection of the state of each individual. We are convinced of this truth. Only when our inner state (our being ) transforms, does the outer world truly transform. And simultaneously, the state of the world deeply influences our individual state of being. The two resonate together, inseparable like reflections in a mirror. No matter how sophisticated the plan or the "How," true transformation cannot occur if this " Being " is left behind. Could we help people internalise this "Why"—not through knowledge, but through experience? This question birthed the simulation approach. It has been, coincidentally, exactly 10 years since this game was born in 2016. I joined this project just as it was preparing to go global. Later, during the pandemic, I leveraged my background as a "techie" and immersed myself in developing the online version. When the lockdowns lifted, many thought the role of the online version had finished. But we decided to "carry on." Face-to-face OR Online? The world often forces a binary choice. We choose "AND." We established P-Lab to inherit this mission, convinced that the evolution of learning lies in mastering both  environments. Why do we remain so committed to "experience" as we head into the next decade? It is because we feel that, in this digital age, the Zen concept of "Furyu Monji" (不立文字)  is becoming critically important. "Furyu Monji"  literally means "not standing on words or letters." In Zen, it teaches that deep truth cannot be transmitted through text alone. You can read a menu a thousand times, but you will never know the taste until you eat the meal. Similarly, you cannot understand the essence of the world—or yourself—just by reading the manual. It must be lived. When you capture the world as a "personal matter," you become, for the first time, truly "Shinken" (真剣, earnestly serious). That earnestness opens a door to possibilities outside yourself that you couldn't see before. But here lies a crucial turning point. Even if you take ownership, if it feels like something you "Must" do, it becomes a burden. It won't last. But what if you could reframe that challenge as a "Possibility" ? The scenery before your eyes changes completely. The challenge that was a weight on your shoulders transforms into "Playfulness." "This could be interesting." "Maybe we can create a world like this." This shift in mindset is, as the agenda says, the very first step in "Transforming Our World." Just as the state of Satori (Zen enlightenment) cannot be found in text, this sensation cannot be taught with words. It exists only within your own experience. Possible World. Standing on 10 years of history, this is a place for you to meet the possibilities that lie beyond duty, to become an agent of change, and—most importantly—to enjoy the process. The fusion of the Japanese spirit ( Kokoro ) and technology. We plan to share more of this exploration in our upcoming book series. But first, come and experience the world beyond words. Any world is up to our mindset and action.
Possible World.