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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
Dec 1, 2012
Topic: Economic Futures
Title: After Election forecast for the "Economic Cliff"
Presenter: Jim Zitek
Abstract: Now that the politicians have blown $6 billion (using a tax deduction loophole) to talk about which candidate cares more about condoms and a woman’s reproductive rights, its time to talk about the Fiscal Cliff or the straw man they created last year so they could maintain the status quo through the election.
Is there a Fiscal Cliff? Have we already gone off the cliff? Will a $100 billion or 1.4% cut in government spending destroy the economy when we are spending $3.5 trillion? Or when the Treasury sold $260 billion in bonds on the Friday after thanks giving? Or the $2 trillion plus we need to add to the debt ceiling by the end of the year?
Attendee Poll - Do you forecast US will go over the Fiscal Cliff? Results: Yes 50% No 50%
Also see: Gauging the Fiscal Cliff - an info graphic http://ljpr.com/GaugingTheFiscalCliff1.pdf (David K)
Dec 8, 2012
Topic: Future Studies
Title: The Future of Large Number Analytics
Presenter: George Kubik
Abstract:
Dec 15, 2012
Topic: Technology Futures
Title:
Presenter: (confirming)
Abstract:
Dec 22, 2012
Topic: Society, Management & Education Futures
Title: Negotiation for Futurists
Presenter: Bill Peter
Abstract: Bill will present five examples of Win-Win-Win negotiation. After Q&A, the group will discuss additional opportunities to apply these techniques.
Dec 29, 2012 - Peace Futures
Title: What Is The Next Scenario For Syria?
Presenter: Roger Rydberg
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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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