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Author Archives: Richard
Are we getting more stupid?
This in today’s newpapers (not the semi-naked torso, the article on IQs, although maybe there’s a link there). I know I’m supposed to only read the old news, but sometimes something creeps in to view. Reminds me of my Mega-trends … Continue reading
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Looking into the Future
Oh that’s where my crystal ball went…I’ve been looking for it for ages.
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Shifting Realities – Tech Foresight 2038
I usually speak on the future at conferences, so it’s a nice change to spend some time crafting presentations for other people. This event is on 14th June and there are some places available. See below for an overview and … Continue reading
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Why not?
Ever had one of these as a kid? It’s a radiometer. Stick one by a light and it spins. So why hasn’t anyone created a giant one that generates electricity (a kind of wind turbine that uses sunlight rather than … Continue reading
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Brainmail on the Blog
What can I say? I truly didn’t know that in this age of too much inforation so many people would care. At one point I had a tear in one eye (why only one will forever remain a mystery). So … Continue reading
The Future of Pensions
Here are 4 futures for pensions. Key takeaway is that the state will most likely move away from pensions provision and so will employers – which leaves things firmly at the feet of individuals, most of whom seem to ignore … Continue reading
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Trends 10 Years On
Not bad!? High resolution download here. BTW, hello brainmail readers. The response to the deletion of brainmail was so heartfelt that I’m seriously considering carrying on in some form here on the blog.
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Things That Won’t Change
Things do not change, we change. – Henry David Thoreau. We are constantly told that change is the only constant. This is true, up to a point. Things evolve and we flatter ourselves if we think that anything remains static … Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best, you want to be considered the only ones who do what you do.” – Jerry Garcia
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In Praise of Failure
You don’t hear about failure very often. And I’m not just talking about innovations that don’t see the light of day. I’m talking about people too. Why is this? What are we afraid of? After all, it’s not as if … Continue reading
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