Apr 27, 2022

Keeping Ahead of the Future - Issue #15

By Ross Dawson • Issue #15 • View online

The mood seems to be gradually shifting toward a ‘post-COVID’ frame. Let’s hope that turns out to be true.

Interesting recent speaking and workshop engagements have included the future of professional services, the future of libraries, and increasingly commonly, the future of hybrid work as many organizations consider their structure in this new world.

A big announcement including a trove of useful content in the next newsletter! Keep well.

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As long as the universe is changing... there will be opportunities

All change creates both challenges and opportunities. All life is change: being born, growing, learning, maturing, dying, evolving. Society is continually

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12 top companies in the vanguard of the rise of humanoid robots

The humanoid robot market is slated to explode from US$2.1 billion in 2020 to US$7.9 billion in 2025 according to BCC Research. Here are insights into 12 of the most noteworthy players in the space.

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Designing effective hybrid work: leveraging the 5 reasons for offices to exist

As we emerge from the pandemic, in most countries office work is resuming at scale, meaning doing hybrid work well is a priority for every organization.

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Is taking equity in individuals the future of venture capital and human potential?

News that the investment firm of former Facebook VP Sam Lessin, Slow Ventures, has invested $1.7 million in YouTuber Marina Mogilko has reinvigorated the

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Scanning the edge of the future

As Remote Work Becomes Permanent, Can Manhattan Adapt? - The New York Times

With more companies adopting hybrid work, New York City’s economy, which relies on commuters and full office buildings, faces an uncertain future.

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Mindfulness On Demand: Can Brain Stimulation Technology Mimic the Effects of Meditation?

Inside Jay Sanguinetti and Shinzen Young’s ultrasound research aimed at “democratizing enlightenment” and teaching people meditation.

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Start-up Pony.ai says it's the first self-driving company to get a taxi license in China - CNBC

The license allows Pony.ai to operate 100 self-driving cars as traditional taxis in the Nansha district of the southern city of Guangzhou, the company said.

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The sci-fi genre offering radical hope for living better - BBC Culture

In these times of cynicism and despair, is ‘hopepunk’ the perfect antidote? David Robson explores radical optimism, and why it matters.

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The country inoculating against disinformation - BBC Future

Subjected to repeated disinformation campaigns, the tiny Baltic country of Estonia sees media literacy education as part of its digital-first culture and national security.

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10 Forecasts For The Near Future Of Tech - Scott Belsky

How will work and life change in a material way over the next ~5 years? This is the question I challenge myself to think about every year as I synthesize the trends I’m observing in technology and…

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By Ross Dawson

Global Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Strategy Advisor, Author
Latest news and insights to help you keep ahead in a rapidly changing world
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