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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 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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