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Futurists Meetings

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Past Meetings Page

 

Minnesota Futurists 2011 Home Page

 

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 

 

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

 

 

August 6, 2011

Topic: Military Robots

Title: Emerging Futures for Military Robots

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD

 

Abstract: Wondering where your tax money goes in the Department of Defense. Join us in examining the developing future(s) of military robots. As the proliferation of robots for military use steadily increases, research into robots ranging from large-scale machines to nano-level devices is exploding. Once reserved for hot, heavy, and hazardous tasks, as well as dull, dirty, and dangerous duties, semi-autonomous and automous robots are emerging as a new force in militaries throughout the world. Imagery from science fiction will join science fact as we examine the rationale for military robots.

 

 

 

August 13, 2011

Topic: Economics/Markets SIG

Title: "What is the Future of the US Job Market as New Budget Cuts Kick in?"

Speakers: Dick Saunders and Rog Rydberg

Abstract: U. S. jobs since the 2009 recovery have not grown nearly as rapidly as in previous recessions. Why not, and what are the chances for further growth in the short and intermediate term? Bill Clinton's "14 Ideas For Immediate Impact" (and other references to come).

REF:

Has Government has lost its ability to influence the economy?

:http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/does-government-matter-06302011.html

The president's jobs czar is doing a heck of a job -- for China!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundeconomywithjontalton/2015732625_the_presidents_jobs_czar_is_do.html

What's Wrong With America's Job Engine?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904772304576468820582615858.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_editorsPicks_1

 

August 20, 2011

Topic: Technology SIG

Title: "The Roles of Technology and of New Collaboration Systems in the Growth of Innovation Worldwide in the Next 25 Years"

Speaker: Bill Peter

Abstract: Bill Peter, Innovation Consultant, MBA Professor, and Futurist will describe historical trends and potential future alternative scenarios for the next 25 years. Technology trends are extremely important, but so are Collaboration Systems trends. Together, very attractive future innovation scenarios are possible over the next 25 years worldwide.

 

August 27, 2011

Topic: Society, Management and Education SIG - Health Care Futures

Title: "Preventing Medication Errors"

Speaker: Lorna Hanebuth-Sherman

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September 3, 2011

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September 10, 2011

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September 17, 2011

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September 24, 2011

Topic: Society, Management and Education SIG

Title: "The Future of Education on the Principles of Innovation (2011 to 2035)"

Speaker: Bill Peter

Abstract: “World Class Innovation” was first publically announced as an Innovation Education Business startup at the World Future Society – Minnesota Chapter on 9/25/10. Co-founders and Futurists Bill Peter, David Keenan and Ed Rogers will describe the several alternative future scenarios that they envision as possible, likely and preferred over the next 25 years. They will also describe the current and expected status of World Class Innovation in the competitive environment.

 

October 1, 2011

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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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