The Futurist Research Labs
What Is Future Shock Exposure Index?
The Future Shock Exposure Index quantifies the proportion of organizational value vulnerable to sudden technological displacement.
Why It Matters
- Quantifies organizational vulnerability to technological displacement
- Focuses preparedness efforts on highest-risk areas
- Identifies concentration risk and supports mitigation planning
How It Is Measured
Analyze revenue concentration, process dependency on current technologies, differentiation durability, and organizational adaptation speed.
Common Use Cases
- Technology-intensive sectors facing rapid change
- Asset-heavy industries with long investment cycles
- Digitally lagging organizations
- Rapidly evolving markets
Model
Exposure = (Value at Risk × Disruption Probability) ÷ Adaptation Speed
Khan, I. (2026). Future Shock Exposure Index. The Futurist Research Labs.