The global supply chain is an impressive feat of modern management. The problem is that in its quest to squeeze out ever greater efficiencies with its "just-in-time" system of inventory it has left itself extremely vulnerable to large, rare and unpredictable events such as the recent Japanese earthquake-tsunami. Such events are, of course, unpredictable but [...]
Back in December 2007, I wrote this post on self-driving cars. At the time, I wrote that self-driving cars were not impossible but they were unlikely to be readily adopted. I still believe that many middle-aged drivers will only reluctantly turn over control of the steering wheel and that lawsuit-happy lawyers will slow the adoption [...]
I speak frequently on the topic of emerging technologies as a futurist and a keynote speaker. One of the most common questions I receive after my talks is whether I view technology as a net positive or a net negative. I don’t view it as either. Technology has been always been a “doubled-edged” sword. For [...]
There is no shortage of methods for unlearning. In fact, my forthcoming book, Higher Unlearning: 39 Post-Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future will highlight over three dozen such ways. One of the methods not included in the book is the idea of flip-flopping. I have written about this idea before but I'd now like to [...]
While I personally believe there is great value in having some intellectual humility; starting an anti-library; keeping a notebook of things you don't know; and even embracing your ignorance, I had never thought about some of the other more intangible benefits of "not knowing." Below is a short, funny clip from comedian Pete Holmes. Enjoy!
I recently had the pleasure of going to Paris on vacation and happened to use the city's fine subway system on a daily basis. One of the things that struck me as odd was the large number of advertising posters for Martin Lawrence's new "Big Mamma" movie. Now, to be honest, I can't imagine why [...]
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(Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, 20/20 Vision: 20 Trends Which Will Transform Business in the Coming Decade, that I am writing with the able assistance of fellow futurist Simon Anderson, host of www.futur1st.com. This chapter covers the search engine of the future.) For three days in February, 2011, “Watson,” [...]
Next time you need to go shopping for a new wardrobe, try this little trick: Shop in reverse. Instead of buying the most expensive item first (say a suit or a dress), buy the least expensive item first (i.e. socks or underwear). Why? It might save you some money. It is a well-known fact that [...]
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