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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
Sept 22, 2012 - Society, Management & Education Futures
Title: Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relations - Government
Presenter: Bill Peter
Abstract: coming soon
Sept 29, 2012 - Peace Futures
Title: Can Crucial Conversations Replace Violence
Presenter: Roger Rydberg
Creative+Conversations.pdf
Nonviolent Communication - From Wikipedia,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_Communication
Scilla Elworthy: Fighting with non-violence
There is need of extensive campaign to spread the utility of non violence because in the long run it is a win- win situation for all.
http://www.ted.com/talks/scilla_elworthy_fighting_with_non_violence.html
Social media 'flash mobs' a new method of nonviolent protest
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/social-media-flash-mobs-new-method-nonviolent-protest
Flash Mob Supporting Peace One Day Sept 21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEIpeL5xxtQ
Peace Day 2012 - Gangnam Style Flash Mob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFc1f6Ps6eE
The former U.N.Secretary-General recounts his time at the head of the international organization. He discusses his tenure and subsequent work in international relations with BBC America's Katty Kay.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/Kof
Kofi Annan Comdy Central
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/mon-september-17-2012-kofi-annan
Oct 6, 2012 - Future Studies
Title:
Presenter: George Kubik
Abstract:
Oct 13, 2012 - Technology Futures
Title: Future Forums - Technology Edition
Presenter: David Keenan
Abstract: Selection of short articles from nanotechnology and rapid prototyping
Oct 20, 2012 - Economy and Finance Futures
Title: Recession & Deleveraging: The Future of Debt
Presenter: Bob Kaufman
Abstract:
Oct 27, 2012 - Society Management & Education Futures
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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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