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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
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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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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