“We are at a fork in the road and the next 10 years will decide what the future could be like." » more

Normal’ is now an oxymoron. After 7 months of riding the pandemic rollercoaster, I recently experienced some penny-drop moments that I wanted to share with you... » more

Data is one of the most valuable resources of the 21st century. Humanity will have to develop into a completely new role - this development will also... » more

Futurists discuss where tech is headed and how it will impact security at MIPS 2020 » more

When we think about cognitive machines and artificial intelligence we need to detach ourselves from what we may have watched on this topic, either in recent movies or on TV. These shows tend to focus on fear and dystopia around AI because that's what sells. It's entertainment. In the real world we... » more

Artificial intelligence has become a global buzz-phrase that gets massive media attention yet remains broadly misunderstood, at least in terms of what is real about so-called AI today and its potential impact on the future... » more

Our increasing fascination with the hyper-performance of machines, smart software and AI is casting a shadow over our elusive and ephemeral ‘human-only skills.’ As our working environments shift dramatically it’s time for a change in our performance metrics, too. My recommendation comes in the form of ‘Key Human Indicators,’ designed to protect and encourage human agency in our future workforces. Let me explain... » more

World renowned futurist Dr Gerd Leonhard says that while Dubai’s embrace of technology is impressive, the city needs to adopt a humanistic worldview in its pursuit of progress so it can create a viable and sustainable future. Among Europe’s most influential thinkers, Leonhard is the CEO of the Futures Agency, a collective of global academics that speak at global summits and advise governments and businesses on the ramifications of a rapidly evolving digital world... » more

We can see evidence of the phenomenal power of the human mind all around us, in literature, architecture, science and much else besides. But what if that power could be tapped into directly, in a way that lets us create and communicate by using thought alone? It may seem far-fetched, but the continued improvement of brain-computer interfaces (or BCIs), where brain signals are used as controllers, now makes this more than a theoretical possibility. Recent advances in the way signals are collected and interpreted may lead to changes in the way we type, play games and interact with the world. But merging man and machine does not come without consequences – indeed, it raises profound questions about the nature of humanit... » more

A well-known futurist and writer, the CEO of the Futures Agency and one of the most influential people in Europe, Gerd Leonhard claims that some banks in the near future will lose 60% of their revenue due to blockchain and technological development… » more

How we handle money, what we drive and how we even divorce will become cheaper and simpler soon, says a leading futurist… » more

This is a slightly modified and hyper-linked excerpt from my new book ‘Technology vs Humanity’. Originally posted on my blog. Find out more about ‘Technology vs Humanity’, check out the reviews, read the cheat sheet, or buy the book on Amazon… » more

I remember meeting Gerd Leonhard [Futurist, Author and a raft of other titles] for the first time in a particularly crowded Benugo in Covent Garden… » more

‘The future of the world is better than you think but, and this is a big but, we actually have to do something to make it stay positive,’ said Gerd Leonhard… » more

Digital marketing is evolving as fast as any other medium on our tablets, smartphones, Google Glass and beyond… » more