A Futurist’s Outlook: Five Future Technological Trends in Agriculture

In the coming months, I’ll be keynoting four agri-business conferences where I’ll be addressing future trends in agriculture. In my talk, I’ll cover a number of business, political, social, economic, demographic and technological trends, including precision agriculture, data mining/business analytics, biofuels, hydroponics, vertical farming, synthetic biology, cloud computing and supercomputing. What follows, however, are the [...]

By |2012-09-07T10:37:01-05:00September 7, 2012|Agriculture, Future|Comments Off on A Futurist’s Outlook: Five Future Technological Trends in Agriculture

The New Normal is Abnormal

There is no difficult way to say this: You’re dead. Like Bruce Willis’ character in the 2001 hit movie, Sixth Sense, you’re dead and you just don’t know it yet. If you hope to resuscitate your life, your company or your organization there’s only one thing to do: Stop conducting business as usual and embrace [...]

By |2012-08-31T00:30:30-05:00August 31, 2012|Future|Comments Off on The New Normal is Abnormal

3D Printings Looming Legal Problem

I'm extremely bullish on the future of 3D printing. The field is not, however, without its problems. One of the lesser considered issues is the looming problem of digital rights. Earlier this year, it was reported that Capitols Records is suing ReDigi to prevent the company from allowing owners to resell their digital songs. The [...]

By |2012-08-16T15:12:49-05:00August 16, 2012|Future|Comments Off on 3D Printings Looming Legal Problem

Nina Meet Siri

As computers become ever more powerful, it's difficult for some people to comprehend what will soon be possible. For example, after IBM's Watson supercomputer defeated Jeopardy's top two human champions, it might not have been obvious how the same technology would soon be helping doctors make better, faster, more affordable and more accurate cancer diagnosis. [...]

By |2012-08-07T15:17:30-05:00August 7, 2012|Future|Comments Off on Nina Meet Siri

A World of Possibilities

Yesterday, on my other website, I shared how Google's new "Project Glass" might soon allow users to receive real-time voice translations of foreign conversations and, thus, render the need to learn a second language unnecessary. Many people--especially pessimists--immediately grasp how the technology might cause some foreign language instructors to lose their jobs. This is overly [...]

By |2012-07-26T12:10:49-05:00July 26, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on A World of Possibilities

Speaking of Jobs: A World of Possibilities

Yesterday, I shared how Google's new "Project Glass" might soon allow users to receive real-time voice translations of foreign conversations and, thus, render the need to learn a second language unnecessary. Many people--especially pessimists--immediately grasp how the technology might cause some foreign language instructors to lose their jobs. This is overly simplistic. I'd also encourage [...]

By |2012-07-26T11:58:34-05:00July 26, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on Speaking of Jobs: A World of Possibilities

Will Learning a Foreign Language Be Unnecessary in the Future?

Last week, I shared with you 10 ways Google's new "Project Glass" might change the world around us. Smithsonian is now reporting that some clever innovators are already experimenting with the technology to deliver real-time foreign voice translation. The video below is a little slow and the wearer's googles look quite unappealing but I encourage [...]

By |2012-07-25T14:15:07-05:00July 25, 2012|Future|Comments Off on Will Learning a Foreign Language Be Unnecessary in the Future?

Will Everyone Wang Chung in the Future?

Last week, it was announced for the first time that old records outsold new records. As a futurist and business forecaster, this is noteworthy because while many people can grasp how the Internet, digitization and social networking are opening up a new future, they are simultaneously causing a growing number of people to be exposed [...]

By |2012-07-23T22:06:03-05:00July 23, 2012|Future, Unlearning|Comments Off on Will Everyone Wang Chung in the Future?

Fast Tracking Economic Development

Yesterday, I was in Indianapolis speaking to economic development officials at the National Rural Economic Development Association's (NREDA) annual meeting. One of the many growing trends I encouraged them to consider was the possibility of an exponentially more powerful Internet. Next week, Google will be unveiling "Google Fiber" in Kansas City. It promises Internet 100 [...]

By |2012-07-20T13:29:55-05:00July 20, 2012|Future, Trends|Comments Off on Fast Tracking Economic Development

The Future of Clothing is Cool, Literally.

With most of America now roasting through a horrendous heat wave, many people are undoubtedly coming up with innovative ways to stay cool. Few, however, are as innovative as the Ministry of Supply's new self-cooling shirts. Take a look at the company's introductory video and I think you'll catch a glimpse of the future of [...]

By |2012-07-19T14:52:44-05:00July 19, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on The Future of Clothing is Cool, Literally.
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