Jazmi Izwan Jamal, Siti Noraisyah Abd Rahman, Mohd Firdaus Yahaya & Ruslan Abdul Rahim
Published : 30-6-2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.62312/asw.ijach.13.5.2025
Abstract
Emerging Extended Reality (XR) technologies are rapidly evolving as the post-pandemic shift accelerates digital adoption in the cultural sector. However, cultural workers, particularly in the performative arts, face skill gaps and adaptation challenges in integrating these technologies effectively. This study explores the Cultural Futurists concept to examine how XR technologies can enhance the adaptability and skillsets of cultural workers. Using a cross-sectional survey (N=32) and thematic analysis of interviews with cultural workers participating in XR-related upskilling programmes, the study identifies key competencies such as self-motivation, reflectiveness, ambiguity competence, perseverance, digital literacy, adaptability, effective communication, coexist collaboration, and sense-making. Findings suggest that embedding lifelong learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical digital governance within training frameworks significantly improves cultural workers’ ability to thrive in a digitalised environment. Applying the Triple Helix Model, the study demonstrates how academia, industry, and government can collectively sustain future skills development. Recommendations include establishing cultural futurist labs, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and integrating reflective practices into professionals. This research provides a strategic roadmap for digital adaptation, ensuring cultural heritage remains relevant, resilient, and accessible in an evolving technological landscape. Future research should explore the impact of XR on cultural digital recreation and the adaptability of cultural futurists across diverse socio-economic contexts.
Keywords: Cultural Futurists, Cultural Workers, Future-skilling
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