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Futurists Meetings

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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

 

 

Jan 14, 2012

Topic: Economic Futures SIG 

Title: The Foundation of Economics and What Does It Mean For Our Economic Future?

Presenter: Roger Rydberg

Abstract: Why do we have the economics that now occur? 

 

What are the under lying reasons for what happens?

 

What were the reasons you chose to do the things you did in life?

(Early-middle-late career moves?)

 

Be prepared to participate in an inter-active discussion!

 

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/niall_ferguson_the_6_killer_apps_of_prosperity.html

http://video.ted.com/talk/podcast/2009G/None/DanielPink_2009G.mp4

 

Jan 21, 2012

Topic: Technology Futures SIG 

Title: The Neurology of Human Nature

Presenter: Brian Toren 

Abstract: Vilayanur Ramachandran presented a fascinating talk at the Nobel Conference.  We will view the video of the talk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrWl_ytikA&list=PLA1D7BD1295076BB1&index=2&feature=plpp_video, then Brian will conduct the discussion.

 

Jan 28, 2012

Topic: Society, Management, Education Futures SIG 

Title:  Augmented Reality Futures

Presenter:  David Keenan

Abstract:  A review of current and emerging capabilities and some exploration of future trends.

 

Feb 4, 2012

Topic: Future Studies 

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Presenter: 

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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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