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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 

Special Assessment:  Members are requested to contribute $20 each for the specific purchase of copies of audio tracks from WFS 2010 and 2011. Send your check to Hank Lederer, Treasurer, 3132 County Road 101. Minnetonka, MN 55391. Thank you. David K., Chapter President.  Update July 23, 2011: half way point surpassed, 2011 set has been ordered. drk

November 5, 2011

Topic: Future Studies

Title: How does futures research incorporate cybernetic theory?

Presenter: George Kubik, PhD

Abstract: Join us this Saturday as we explore the subject of cybernetics in machines, biology, and humans. Starting with the ancient Greeks, we will examine cybernetic thinking through the 1800s, 1900s, the present, and into the future. The evolving principles of cybernetics will be presented using examples drawn from governors on steam engines, negative feedback cycles of thermostats, principles of deviation amplifying mutual causality, developing string theory and the creation of local physics. Join us as we explore the relationship(s) between futures studies and the multiple orders of cyberneti

November 12, 2011

Topic: coming soon

Title: coming soon

Presenter: coming soon

Abstract: coming soon

November 15, 2011 MN Futurist Board Meeting

Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall

November 19, 2011

Topic: coming soon

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Abstract: coming soon

November 26, 2011 (Thanksgiving Long Weekend)

Topic: coming soon

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Abstract: coming soon

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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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