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Nov 3, 2012 - Future Studies
Title: Exploring the Future--The Internet of Things
Presenter: George Kubik
Abstract:
Join us this Saturday as we explore “The Internet of Things.” Sometimes called The Internet of Objects, this emerging technology refers to the rapidly expanding number of wireless networks that connect objects with people, and with other objects. These interconnected devices include objects embedded in buildings, vehicles, streets, and household appliances. They are located throughout our built and natural environments. The networks connecting us with these devices are wireless, increasingly reconfigurable, and often exhibit smart attributes. IoT networks progressively employ the largest of all networks…the Internet, for global communication. Our discussion this Saturday promises to be extremely lively as we examine this new form of communication between people and things, and between things themselves.
Nov 10, 2012
Topic: Economic Futures
Title: Globalization
Presenter: Steve Troutman
Abstract: First we will define globalization. We will look at the history of globalization and we will review the pros and cons of globalization theory. We will review the different perspectives inherent in the globalization (i.e. the globalizer and the globalizee). We will look into the impacts of globalization on people, on businesses, on institutions, and on nations, in the past and into the present day. Finally, we will consider three future scenarios from our current worldwide globalization, and discuss the implications they represent and what might be necessary to mitigate them.
Presentation: Globalization 2012-11-10.ppt
Nov 17, 2012
Topic: Technology Futures
Title: Ocean Futures
Presenter: Hank Lederer
Presentation: A review of this years Nobel Conference
Nov 24, 2012
Topic: Society Management & Education Futures
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Dec 1, 2012
Topic: Futures Tools
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Presenter: George Kubik
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Dec 8, 2012
Topic: Econ
Title: After Election forecast for the "Economic Cliff"
Presenter: Jim Zitek
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Dec 15, 2012
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Dec 22, 2012
Topic: Society, Management & Education Futures
Title: Negotiation for Futurists
Presenter: Bill Peter
Abstract: coming soon
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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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