Dilemmas for renewal of futures methodology

Using the so-called Transition Paradox for methodological renewal in futures studies, this article derives one paradox plus six dilemmas. The analysis concludes that methodological renewal should be embedded in the renewal of science. The power of new paradigms depends on how much they serve the long run welfare, stability and existence of the whole world population. Methods — and the breakthrough strategies of the East-Central European countries — are intended not only for outlining visions, but also for creating their technological, institutional and other foundations so that they do not remain merely utopias.