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Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM Directions
Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year - no meeting
January 8, 2011Category: Future Studies
Title: "Historical Predictions & Future Forecasts"
Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)
Abstract: Predictions and Forecasts: Past, Present, and Future: Join us as we take a look at the
nature of prediction and forecasting. In addition, we will explore notable historical predictions -- some that
proved accurate, and many others that did not. Attendees will also participate in exercises to develop
forecasts of future breakthroughs projected for the short term (2012) and the longer term (2010+).
Join us in preparing for the future!
January 15, 2011
Category:Technology
Title: Atomic Energy Futures, US and other countries
Speaker: Hank Lederer
Abstract: 1. When will new electric power facilities using nuclear reactors be online in the US?
2. Are Thorium and Fast Neutron Reactors the new 'cold fusion'?
Third Generation Reactors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_III_reactor
Fourth Generation Reactors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_IV_reactor
Thorium Energy Alliance http://www.thoriumenergyalliance.com/ThoriumSite/objectives.html
Thorium Energy Alliance on Face Book http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110551728517&ref=ts
Thorium Energy Alliance Videos http://is.gd/kn5g8
Fast Neutron Reactor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-neutron_reactor
January 22, 2011 (Note Topic Change)
Category: Management & Society
Title: Re-inventing Learning Processes for the 21st Century
Presenter: Bill Peter
Abstract: How do humans learn? Does the learning process start at conception, or at birth, or at
Kindergarten? Are the learning processes different now than they were 1,000 years ago? What roles will
schools have in the learning process in the next 90 years of the 21st Century? What might happen in the
future? What probably will happen in the 21st Century?
What do we want to make happen, thereby creating the future of the processes of learning? Bill will help us
answer some of these questions in a new format of our Minnesota Futurists’ meeting: “Creative Group
Thinking for the 21st Century."
January 29, 2011 (Note Topic Change)
Economics/Market SIG
Title:"Eleven Investment Themes for 2011"
Presenters: Rog Rydberg & Dick Saunders
Abstract: 2010 was a surprisingly strong year for stocks in the face of lackluster economic growth. What trends
will prevail in 2011? A survey of market strategists shows an unusually wide divergence of opinions, from
continued moderate growth to a sharp downturn ahead. Some of our favorite sectors -- and yours.
References:
11 Themes for 2011 - Seeking Alpha.pdf
http://dailyreckoning.com/two-possible-reasons-for-the-rise-in-10-year-treasury-notes/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/44913082/Eleven-Themes-for-2011
http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/the-hunt-brothers-corner-silver-market/1365
Money Supply http://www.shadowstats.com/article/hyperinflation-2010
February 5, 2011
Category: Future Studies
Title: coming soon
Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)
Abstract: coming soon
February 12, 2011
Category: Economic Futures
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February 19, 2011
Category: Technology Futures
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February 26, 2011
Category: Society, Management, Education Futures
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March 5, 2011
Category: Future Studies
Title: coming soon
Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)
Abstract: coming soon
March 12, 2011
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March 19, 2011
Category: Technology Futures
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March 26, 2011
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Topics Pending for 2011
Future schedule work in progress
Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020
See topics awaiting dates above.
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