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Technology Revolution: The Future of Now

Technology Revolution: The Future of Now

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October 21st 2020: The Future of Futurists, Futurology and Crystal Ball Technology

The buzz: Futurists are people who attempt to predict the future – authors, consultants, thinkers, organizational leaders and others who engage in interdisciplinary and systems thinking to advise private and public organizations on diverse global trends, possible scenarios, emerging market opportunities and risk management. Futurists are motivated by change. Not content merely to describe or forecast, they desire an active role in world transformation. Futurology is concerned with ‘three P's and a W’, i.e., ‘possible, probable, and preferable’ futures, plus ‘wildcards’, which are low-pr

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Mike Bechtel

As Chief Futurist for Deloitte Consulting LLP, Mike Bechtel helps clients develop strategies to thrive in the face of discontinuity and disruption. His Novel and Experimental Technologies team, (NExT), approaches futurism as a pragmatic strategic discipline. Their goal? Helping leaders harness tailwinds, avoid headwinds, and arrive at their preferred tomorrows slightly ahead of schedule. He also serves as a Professor of Corporate Innovation at the University of Notre Dame.
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Tom Raftery

Influential international keynote speaker Tom Raftery is a seasoned Technology and Sustainability Evangelist, guest lecturer at the prestigious Instituto Internacíonal San Telmo, board advisor for various startups, and former Global Vice President at SAP. Prior to joining SAP, Tom built a successful career as an independent industry analyst, focusing on the Internet of Things, Energy, and CleanTech. With an extensive background in technology and social media dating back to 1991, Tom has co-founded an Irish software development company, a social media consultancy, and the hyper energy-efficient data center, Cork Internet eXchange. Additionally, Tom has made significant contributions to the fi
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Frank Diana

Frank Diana is a Managing Partner and Futurist at Tata Consultancy Services, as well as a thought leader and frequent speaker. He has served in various C-Level roles throughout his career and has over 35 years of leadership experience. Currently at TCS, he is focused on a future shaped by changes in the societal, geopolitical, and economic landscape, and the associated implications for business. He blends a futurist perspective with a pragmatic, actionable approach gained through years of dealing with the practical realities of business. He scans multiple horizons with a strong ability to connect dots and identify future scenarios quickly and broadly.
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Alexandra Whittington

Alexandra Whittington is an educator, writer, and researcher who has earned recognition as one of the world’s 50 Leading Female Futurists (Forbes). She has taught as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Houston since 2009, where her students describe her as “passionate” about the future. Her courses explore the impact of technology on society and the future of human ecosystems. She has published dozens of articles exploring the future, often from a feminist perspective. Alex has coauthored/coedited several books including A Very Human Future (2018) and Aftershocks and Opportunities: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future (2020). Alex is adept at giving diverse audiences a relatable overvie
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https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1981/technology-revolution-the-future-of-now 28/03/2024 06:00 28/03/2024 07:00 Technology Revolution: The Future of Now https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1981/technology-revolution-the-future-of-now The buzz: Futurists are people who attempt to predict the future – authors, consultants, thinkers, organizational leaders and others who engage in interdisciplinary and systems thinking to advise private and public organizations on diverse global trends, possible scenarios, emerging market opportunities and risk management. Futurists are motivated by change. Not content merely to describe or forecast, they desire an active role in world transformation. Futurology is concerned with ‘three P's and a W’, i.e., ‘possible, probable, and preferable’ futures, plus ‘wildcards’, which are low-probability, high-impact events. In The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin distinguished futurology – the business of prophets, clairvoyants, and futurists – from novelists, whose ‘business is lying.’” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurist We’ll ask futurists Mike Bechtel, Frank Diana, Tom Raftery and Alexandra Whittington for their take on The Future of Futurists, Futurology and Crystal Ball Tech. VoiceAmerica | Talk Radio | Online Talk Radio studio@voiceamerica.com false DD/MM/YYYY Add to Calendar
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