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Futurists Meetings

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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

 

 

 

April 9, 2011

Economic and Financial Futures SIG

Topic: The China Challenge: 2011 

Speakers:Arnie Kwong

Abstract: 

Presenter Arnold W. Kwong will discuss the changes and challenges of China in the 21st Century thru the lens of effects on American society and futures. An update and extension of his previous presentation in 2008 the conclusions will be held up and examined in the light of more experience and history.

The conclusions evaluated will include:

·        The reality of Chinese consumerism, technology, and money will be distorting for societies based on commodities and demographics.

·        Echoes of 20th Century conflicts will continue to cause ripples not manageable by 21st Century politics.

·        Resource management for desired objectives will become the political touchstone.

Since October 2010 and into 2011 China is still reducing its holding of US Treasury Bonds. As of March 15, 2011 the holdings stood at US$1.154T (down from a peak of US$1.175T). What are the implications for the US if China ceases to be a net buyer of US Treasuries?

US political and financial officials have been arguing for China to change its monetary policy to change the value of their currency almost since China joined the WTO in 1992. What are the reasons for American politicians to be this much in concert across administrations and policies?

 

April 16, 2010

Society, Management and Education SIG

Topic: "Are Innovation and Education a Contradiction?: How can you teach novelty?"

Speakers: Ray Seth  

 

Ray Seth is a retired, "semi-professional" student living in the Twin Cities. He did his graduate work at the U. of Minnesota in statistics, psychology, engineering and medical diagnostics. During his working career, he was VP of Information Technology for three large corporations and owned and operated his own software development and operations research firms. He has been both a teacher and user of sophisticated statistical and mathematical methods and models to solve business and other problems. He recently completed two years of tutorial composition studies an the U. of M. School of Music. During his career, he has created and implemented a number of significant business and technical innovations.

 

 

Abstract: 

Teaching innovation seems like an oxymoron. How can you teach about creations that have not been thought of yet? Beyond that, how can you come up with and teach a method for producing that "Ah-Ha" experience wherein the unconscious delivers forth a creation? Deductive logic is of no use, in producing creative ideas, since the problems under consideration cannot serve as a postulates from which to derive the solutions. Indirect approaches seem to be required.

 

 

 

April 23, 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 30, 2011

Peace/Justice SIG

Topic: "Middle East-North Africa Uprisings: Where Are They Headed?"

Speakers: Dick Saunders and Roger Rydberg

Abstract: Demonstrations have arisen to challenge regimes in seven Muslim countries since January. What are the causes and what are possible outcomes to the widespread turmoil? We'll use the SEPT process to search for answers.

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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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