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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 

 

 

 

 

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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