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Future Starts Now, The: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society

Future Starts Now, The: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society

Future Starts Now, The: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society
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Future Starts Now, The: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society

Future Starts Now, The: Expert Insights into the Future of Business, Technology and Society

Overview

Featuring contributions from an international array of futurists, The Future Starts Now provides fascinating insights and guidance into how society and business will transform in the years to come.

The future is an uncertain, uncomfortable prospect for employees, employers and society at large. A flurry of unprecedented events have proven that, despite what some politicians and economists may tell us, the future is not set in stone. In light of this uncertainty, The Future Starts Now looks toward the various innovations and technologies that may shape our future. Authors Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Williams have brought together the world's leading futurists to articulate and clarify the current trajectories in technology, economics, politics and business.

This is a comprehensive history of tomorrow, exploring groundbreaking topics such as AI, privacy, education and the future of work. While the guidance, insight and predictions are fascinating for anyone curious about what the future may hold, the book also functions as an invaluable guide for business professionals looking to steer their career or their organization with foresight and confidence.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472981509
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 06/15/2021
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 1,103,264
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Theo Priestley is a globally recognised and sought after futurist and international speaker, author, and authority on the future of business, technology, and society. He has delivered keynotes at an international array of conferences and corporate events. Theo's articles have appeared in publications such as Forbes, The European, WIRED, and Huffington Post, and he has provided commentary to UK national press, radio, and television on emerging technology trends. Theo is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Bronwyn Williams is a leading futurist and trend analyst. She has presented and consulted to businesses, governments and academic institutions across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. She is a TEDx fellow, writer and frequent media commentator. Bronwyn is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Table of Contents

Foreword Darren Roos vi

Foreword Jon Christian viii

Introduction 1

Letters from the Editors 3

Part 1 Dark Mirrors 11

1 Start with Dystopia Nikolas Badminton 15

2 Deep Sustainability Leah Zaidi 30

3 Information Overload Manish Bahl 42

4 In Defence of Imperfect Information Bronwyn Williams 50

Part 2 A New World Requires New Thinking 61

5 The Revolution in Tech Requires a Revolution in Policy Chris Yiu 63

6 Casualties of War Kristina Libby 73

7 A Foreshadow of the Future Economy David Tal 81

8 The African Opportunity Dali Tembo 90

9 No Money Beyond Mars Mathana 98

10 Flying into the Future Doug Vining 107

Part 3 (In)Human Capital 117

11 The Future of Education Andrew Vorster 123

12 The Psychology of Teams Duena Blomstrom 135

13 We Welcome Our New Robot Overlords Theo Priestley 147

14 Everything is Connected Kate O'Neill 160

15 Longevity is not the Game Changer, Retirement Is Anne Skare Nielsen 173

Part 4 Me, Myself and AI 193

16 Back to the Future (of Ourselves) Cathy Hackl 195

17 Artificial Intelligence versus Natural Reasoning Steven Marlow 205

18 Keeping Up With The Cadavers Dion Chang 214

19 Building an AR Commons John Koetsier 225

20 Homo Augeretis Craig Wing 234

Part 5 Over the Horizon 243

The Beginner's Guide to The Future 247

About the Future Starts Now Foundation 251

Find a Futurist 252

Index 257

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