Archive for October, 2008
Moving to next solar system
An enduring image in space-based science fiction, and an enduring question in science is whether there are other inhabitable solar systems, with earth-like planets. Now there is tantalizing evidence of such a possibility, in a solar system just 10 light years from Earth. This system, Epsilon Eridani, has two asteroid belts that observations suggest are [...]
Full StoryClimate Changing Faster, Stronger
According to an article currently up at CNN, the global climate is changing faster, stronger, sooner. This news is not surprising. The Snow and Ice Data Center, which tracks the Arctic situation among other responsibilities, reported in the end of summer 2008 survey of the extent of Arctic Ice after the summer melt period that [...]
Full StoryWhat is a NetBook?
Dave Winer has a nice blog post right now about the need for, and some specs for a “NetBook,” the kind of traveling computer that he would like for all of us. More than a phone, less than a typical laptop, more than a $100 laptop. Interesting concept, much needed, would be a big market.
Full StoryFuture of Housing
The future of housing in this economy is on everyone’s mind. Last week the opportunity to present a keynote speech to the annual Colorado Housing Conference gave me a chance to re-visit this topic. The conference is one that focuses especially on policy related to developing affordable housing. My task was to broaden the scope [...]
Full StorySpaceX Successful Launch to Earth Orbit
We all would like some good news about the future. Here is some. One of the most impressive people I have met is Elon Musk, whom I have seen at Future In Review conferences. He was founder of PayPal as well as Zip2 Corporation, and after selling them poured his efforts and money into two [...]
Full StoryLight Visible in Financial Tunnel
Mark Anderson is a friend and colleague, and probably the smartest person I know personally. He is long-time publisher of the most widely read online newsletter on the future of the tech economy, Strategic News Service. His organization also produces the number one future and technology conference each year, Future In Review. Mark has been [...]
Full StoryFuturist Speaker Sample Video at YouTube
For a long time visitors here have been able to view my futurist keynote speaking sample video here at the website. That video, a variety of short cuts from my futurist speeches is now available at YouTube, in my YouTube channel, futuristtube. At YouTube you can see more of our videos by searching for futuristtube. [...]
Full StoryQuarterly Forecast: Sailing Rough Waters
My new quarterly forecast, for the 4th Quarter 2008, is now available. As a futurist speaker and writer I track a variety of events, trends and developments. This issue discusses the future of oil, the future of the workforce, and the future of the economy, with an eye toward anticipating the kind of environment a [...]
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