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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
March 12, 2011
Category: Economic Futures
Title: Crash Course - Part II
Speaker: Ron Monroe
Abstract: Chris Martenson says the next twenty years are going to look very different from the last twenty. The Crash Course is a series of videos that clearly explains how our economy, energy systems and environment face increasing challenges, and explores likely implications for the future. His goal is to position you for a positive tomorrow by taking appropriate action today. http://www.chrismartenson.com/
Three Beliefs
1. Massive change is upon us.
2. Overwhelming change is possible.
3. We can shape the future.
Chapters 13-16 viewed and discussed.
Part III to be scheduled
March 19, 2011
Category: Technology Futures
Title: Potpourri of Technology
Speaker: several
Moderator: Hank Lederer
Abstract: short pieces from several sources
March 26, 2011
Category: Society, Management, Education Futures
Title: "The Future of the Minnesota Government and the Federal Government in 2020 and 2030"
Speaker: Bill Peter
Abstract: In the 2010 election, Minnesota changed from a Republican Governor with a Democrat Senate and Democrat House, to a Democrat Governor with a Republican Senate and Republican House. In the Federal Government, the House moved from heavily Democrat to heavily Republican, and the Senate moved from heavily Democrat to slightly Democrat controlled.
Bill Peter has consulted with many companies and elected government officials and will share some of his findings regarding possible, likely, and preferred futures for the Minnesota Government and the Federal Government. This is sure to lead to a very stimulating discussion by the Minnesota Futurists. We will strive for a clear definition of our conclusions, as a basis for our potential individual actions in the political arena in 2012. The Minnesota Futurists is not in the role of taking any political public positions.
April 2, 2011
Future Studies SIG
Topic: Human Capital Futures - part II (World Class Competencies for the 21st Century)
Speaker: George Kubik (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)
Abstract: - continued from March 5 - What will it mean to be a “world class” worker in the 21st century? How will workers and organizations remain relevant in the future? Rapid change and increasing complexity are changing the rules, and historical precedents are failing. This presentation addresses the evolving competencies, strategies, and recent research into the future(s) of work and workers.
April 9, 2011
Economic and Financial Futures SIG
Topic: How to use 'new tech tools' to collaborate
Speakers:Arnie Kwong
Abstract: coming soon
April 16, 2010
Society, Management and Education SIG
Topic: "Are Innovation and Education a Contradiction?: How can you teach novelty?"
Speakers: Ray Seth
Abstract: coming soon
April 23, 2011
Technology Futures SIG
Topic: Crash Course -Part III
Speakers: Ron Monroe
Abstract:
Chris Martenson says the next twenty years are going to look very different from the last twenty. The Crash Course is a series of videos that clearly explains how our economy, energy systems and environment face increasing challenges, and explores likely implications for the future. His goal is to position you for a positive tomorrow by taking appropriate action today. http://www.chrismartenson.com/
Three Beliefs
1. Massive change is upon us.
2. Overwhelming change is possible.
3. We can shape the future.
Chapters 17 to end to be viewed and discussed.
April 30, 2011
Peace/Justice SIG
Topic: TBA
Speaker:
Moderator:
Abstract:
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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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