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Current Meeting & Topic Schedule

Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM   Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 

Aug 11, 2012

Topic:      Economic Futures

Title:           1982 vs 2012 and the Future 

Presenter:   Bob Kaufman

Abstract:     Between 1982 and 2000 the US stock market rose 270% more than average.  Why?  Will that continue or not?  And what does it all mean for the next 10-20 years of economic and market conditions?

http://www.raymondjames.com/kaufmanwealth/journal.htm

Aug 18, 2012

Topic:      Technology Futures

Title:          Doc Watson and the Future of Machine Intelligence 

Presenter:  Eric Hand

Abstract:     coming soon

Aug 25, 2012

Title:       Potential Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relationships/Leadership/Governance - Part 3 - US Healthcare

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract:  From 10am to 10:45am Bill will cover “Historic trends to date” and “Lessons from history”. From 10:45am to 11:30am Bill will facilitate a group discussion of “Possible futures, likely futures, and preferred futures” on each of five topics

• 1.       The Obamacare debate
• 2.       Changes in the last 60 years
• 3.       Individual responsibility
• 4.       17% of GNP
• 5.       Huge and dysfunctional bureaucracy

Sept. 1, 2012 - No Meeting - Enjoy a picnic

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Topics Pending for 2012

Future schedule work in progress

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020

See topics awaiting dates above.

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