Beyond the 2030 SDGs Game lies Possible World. In a virtual world, your hands stop, you hold back, you swallow what you wanted to say, just as in daily life. Here you notice your own brakes and frames, loosen them a little, and feel with your body the possibilities that open up. It is open to leadership, teams, organizations, and life itself. When it fades in the noise of daily life, come back anytime. P-Lab aims for a world where more people live their own one-of-a-kind poss

On August 24, we held a Possible World session in Fuchu, Tokyo, using physical cards — normally run online, this time prompted by P-Lab member Aya's temporary return from Darwin, Australia. Eighteen participants gathered to build a world together, even taking on an unplanned third round.

On September 7, we held a Possible World session in Shin-Osaka, using physical cards. Seventeen people with varied backgrounds played two rounds, building on the same world rather than resetting. By the end, the economy, environment, and society meters were all flourishing — but not everyone felt they had. Some felt left behind, others unheard. "If the numbers improve, is that a flourishing world for everyone?" That question stayed with the group, who chose reflection over a

On September 14, we held a Possible World session in Kamata, Tokyo, using physical cards. It came about after a participant from the August 24 session said, "There's someone in Kamata I really want to share this with." Nine people gathered to co-create one possible world. Finite cards, yet infinite possibilities — shaped by the people in the room and how they connect. Once the host let go, something shifted: "This world is up to us." The nine became "Possibees."

Menzies School of Health Research held a hybrid 'Possible World' workshop to foster collective impact. Participants engaged in a simulation to bridge intellect with bodily senses, connecting head, heart, and hara. Initially focused on individual tasks, a gentle reflection shifted mindsets towards whole-system goals. Consequently, team alignment visibly improved. A robust foundation was quietly cultivated, allowing everyone to proceed cooperatively in future endeavours.

A reflection on our in-person 'Possible World' session held for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026. Watch what happens when a mixed group of children and adults, meeting for the first time, are given 40 minutes to build a world with minimal instructions. Read about the quiet realisations, the cross-generational collaboration, and the endless possibilities that emerge when everyone acts as an equal stakeholder.

We need to move beyond "Face-to-Face vs Online" and embrace the "AND" mindset. While In-person builds energy, Online offers unique Inclusivity and psychological safety. The Japanese word for Human, Ningen, implies we exist in the "space between" people. Technology simply creates new spaces for connection. By adopting this mindset, we can view AI not as a threat, but as a partner that extends human potential.