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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 7, 2012
Category: Futures Research
Topic:Exploring “The Tipping Point”
Speakers: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)
Abstract:
Introduction: Join us this Saturday (April 7) as we explore Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point.” In his book, Gladwell provides insights into the social dynamics of how ideas and products are spread through society. He compares their rapid growth and decline to epidemics where infections reach a critical mass and are passed on. His book is an exploration of the forces driving these changes, wherein he describes the ‘tipping point in these processes as the dramatic moment when a threshold has been crossed and sudden change occurs. Is ‘the tipping point’ a guiding template for social change, or is it merely the ‘tip’ of the iceberg in explaining this phenomena. During the presentation we will explore other interpretations of social change including bifurcation theory and catastrophe theory. Join us in this exploration of change and the future, and present your ideas and views.
April 14, 2012
Economic and Financial Futures SIG
Title: Where Nations Invest in R&D as Insight into the Future
Speaker: David Keenan
Abstract: Recently, China's 12th 5 year plan for investment was explained. We will review the highlights and implications and attempt to explore similar government investment plans. Our goal will be to anticipate the future, based on how nations "place their bets".
April 21, 2012
Technology Futures SIG
Title: Technology Potpouri
Speaker: David Grider
Abstract: Recently Next Big Futures did a blog on Technology areas to watch over the next 4 years:
http://nextbigfuture.com/2011/12/technology-areas-to-watch-in-2012.html
We will talk about some of his possible scenarios and discuss how likely we think they might be. Bring ideas that you think might develop in this time frame.
Chapter Board Meeting
Apr 25 ( Wed) Based on KoC availability
6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Topics Pending for 2012
Future schedule work in progress
Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020
See topics awaiting dates above.
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