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Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM   Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 

June 30, 2012 

CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING 9:30-10:15

- President's Recap and Future Outlook

Topic: Peace Futures - short session 

Title:   Israel Regional Peace Futures - New Possibilities

Presenter: Roger Rydberg

Abstract:   http://minnesotafuturists.pbworks.com/w/page/53615833/June%202012%20Peace%20SIG

July 7, 2012

Topic:      Future Studies

Title:       Creativity and the Future - Part 2

Presenter: David Keenan

Abstract:   Recent discoveries about how people are more or less creative, as discussed by Jonah Lehrer in his book 'Imagine: How Creativity Works' and what application of these ideas could mean for the future. 

July 14, 2012

Topic:      Economic Futures

Title:    The Disintegration and Reconstruction of America        

Presenter: Jack Carter

Abstract:  The Disintegration and Reconstruction of America-1.pdf

July 21, 2012

Topic:      Technology Futures

Title:        Abundance - part 2 - The Workshop 

Presenter: Hank Lederer

Abstract:  follow up from last month - bring your examples

July 28, 2012

Title:       Potential Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relationships/Leadership/Governance - Part 2 - US Education and Families

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract:  From 10am to 10:45am Bill will cover “Historic trends to date” and “Lessons from history”. From 10:45am to 11:30am Bill will facilitate a group discussion of “Possible futures, likely futures, and preferred futures” on each of five topics

• 1.       The changing structure of the US family
• 2.       Worldwide competitiveness/Universities/K-12
• 3.       Examples of excellence/changes in market share
• 4.       Barriers to innovation
• 5.       Technological aids to education innovation

Aug 4, 2012

Topic:      Future Studies

Title:           coming soon 

Presenter:  George Kubik

Abstract:     coming soon

Aug 11, 2012

Topic:      Economic Futures

Title:             Boom Bustology 

Presenter:     Bob Kaufman

Abstract:     coming soon

Aug 18, 2012

Topic:      Technology Futures

Title:            coming soon 

Presenter:

Abstract:     coming soon

Aug 25, 2012

Title:       Potential Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relationships/Leadership/Governance - Part 3 - US Healthcare

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract:  From 10am to 10:45am Bill will cover “Historic trends to date” and “Lessons from history”. From 10:45am to 11:30am Bill will facilitate a group discussion of “Possible futures, likely futures, and preferred futures” on each of five topics

• 1.       The Obamacare debate
• 2.       Changes in the last 60 years
• 3.       Individual responsibility
• 4.       17% of GNP
• 5.       Huge and dysfunctional bureaucracy

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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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