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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 

Nov 10, 2012

Topic: Economic Futures

Title:  Globalization 

Presenter:    Steve Troutman

Abstract:   First we will define globalization.  We will look at the history of globalization and we will review the pros and cons of globalization theory.  We will review the different perspectives inherent in the globalization (i.e. the globalizer and the globalizee).  We will look into the impacts of globalization on people, on businesses, on institutions, and on nations, in the past and into the present day.  Finally, we will consider three future scenarios from our current worldwide globalization, and discuss the implications they represent and what might be necessary to mitigate them.

Presentation: Globalization 2012-11-10.ppt

Ref: http://www.ted.com/conversations/topics/globalization

Nov 17, 2012

Topic: Technology Futures

Title:          Ocean Futures

Presenter:  Hank Lederer

Presentation:  A review of this years Nobel Conference 

Ref:

Noble Conference http://news.blog.gustavus.edu/2012/10/09/nobel-conference-presentations-now-available-online/

Kathleen Moore  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3GpQu0IpmM&feature=player_embedded#!

David Gallo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1WecOyWm8&feature=player_embedded

Nov 24, 2012  

Topic: Society Management & Education Futures

Title:     Future Cities 

Presenters: Hank Lederer & David Keenan

Abstract: In response to a request, we will present new information and recap ideas from previous talks about some ideas for city planning and introduce several examples and thought leaders. We anticipate a lively discussion.

Dec 1, 2012

Topic: Futures Tools

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Presenter: George Kubik

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Dec 8, 2012

Topic: Econ

Title: After Election forecast for the "Economic Cliff"

Presenter: Jim Zitek

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Dec 15, 2012

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Dec 22, 2012

Topic: Society, Management & Education Futures

Title: Negotiation for Futurists

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract: Bill will present five examples of Win-Win-Win negotiation. After Q&A, the group will discuss additional opportunities to apply these techniques.

Dec 29, 2012 - Peace Futures

Title: What Is The Next Scenario For Syria?

Presenter: Roger Rydberg

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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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