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February 16 · Issue #50 · View online
These are the best links and must-reads aggregated by Gerd Leonhard, Futurist & Humanist, Keynote Speaker, Author of 'Technology vs Humanity', Film-Maker (The Good Future) and CEO of The Futures Agency in Zürich / Switzerland.
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Greetings! I’m sure many of you have heard of the new social audio platform called Clubhouse, especially since Elon Musk’s interview of Mark Zuckerberg on the app (or maybe after he’ll chat with Putin, man-to-man so to speak). While I am not really excited about even more social media indulgence, I’ll be trying out this new platform (thankfully, not owned by Facebook… yet!) as a way to connect with all of you and share my thoughts on the future and state of the world. I wil be talking with fellow futurist Bernard Marr on “The Future of Society, Technology and Capitalism” this Friday, February 19 at 5pm CET (9am PST, 12 noon EST, 1pm UK). If you’re interested and already have access to the app, hop on and join our discussion. And if you don’t have Clubhouse, Bernard will also be this streaming via LinkedInLive, I’d love to ‘hear’ you there. So, here are some of the best things I’ve found over the past 7 days. Enjoy, stay safe, be well, and feel free to ping me anytime if you need something. Greetings from Zurich
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!! Tomorrow !! Gerd Leonhard and Bernard Marr: LIVE on LinkedIn Feb 16 12 noon UK time, 1pm CET
Only one day to go until I’ll do a show with fellow futurist Bernard Marr. In this live stream, we’re going to cover the post-covid-19 paradigm shifts, the next normal, and ponder a world of AI and human enhancement
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The End of Analog and yet, a New Human Renaissance (exclusive)
A decade’s worth of ‘digital transformation’ in only 12 months! ‘Remote everything’ is quickly becoming the new normal. And yet… humans are not digital. We are not ‘just data’; and algorithms ≠ organisms (imho). The more we connect virtually the more we yearn for face to face, ‘meat-space’ connections. Zoom is great - but hugs are greater:)
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Is privacy dead? Is democracy threatened by algorithmic media? The Future of Tech Regulation, Data Privacy and DigitalEthics
We are living in a world of unprecedented BIG TECH power and influence. The top 10 technology companies in the world are now far richer and more powerful than all of the oil & gas companies and banks combined. Is there such a thing as ‘too successful’? Too much of a good thing? I wonder. I will be publishing a new video every few days; check this ew playlist here. These videos are in a bit of different style - maybe a bit more contemplative and personal. Hope you like it. |
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The Future of Capitalism? New videos
The Future of Capitalism? People Planet Purpose Prosperity.
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Capitalism Needs a Reboot - Here's Why (short vid)
Extreme capitalism (as practiced in the US and Brazil, for example) and ‘corporate capitalism’ is the root cause underlying many of our largest challenges today, such as inequality and social or racial injustice (all of which are being accelerated by Covid-19). But to move toward a better human future, we must go beyond GDP and the ‘invisible hand.’ Or, as Marc Benioff likes to say: “Capitalism as we know it is dead”.
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Exponential Progress towards a Sustainable Future: Some statistics I like to use
As I like to say ‘Sustainable will become the Profitable‘. Here are some key trends and stats I often use in my talks. More soon!
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Meet me at the Tesisquare Feb 25 event (online)
Join TESISQUARE and CSCMP RoundTable Italy on February 25 at 2:30 pm CET for a conversation with futurist Gerd Leonhard. In his inspirational talk, Gerd will focus on key topics including humanity and technology, near-future, digital ethics, artificial intelligence, future leadership and foresight.
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Rethinking Friedman: Imagining a More Inclusive Capitalism | by Jacqueline Novogratz
Over the past week, numerous people have written passionately about the impact of Friedman’s theory. Most have chosen a side: shareholders or stakeholders. Some have argued that the problem is capitalism itself.
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5 charts that explain the digital transatlantic relationship – POLITICO
Europe and the United States are struggling to cope with many of the same tech-related problems.
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3 Post-Covid Scenarios for 2021 (via my colleague the Medical Futurist)
My futurist colleague Bertalan Mesko publishes a TON of good stuff on the future of medical, pharma, life-sciences etc ! I love this overview below
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The Futuristic Farms That Will Feed the World | Freethink
Super efficient farming in the Netherlands produces 20 times more food with ¼ the water and the most sustainable agriculture systems in the world. It’s the future of food and it is happening now!
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Chevron may not be an oil-first company in 2040, CEO says - CNN
Facing political and shareholder pressure the major oil players see the writing on the wall and have announced plans to gradually retreat from fossil fuels, slash emissions and embrace clean energy… But Chevron is not banking on solar and wind.
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The Good Future: People Planet Purpose Prosperity: My Newest 2021 Speaking Topic
Amidst the everyday realities of climate change and humanity’s worsening prospects, the world is changing as citizens of the world push for much needed change. Between rising demands for plant-based meat, reduced air travel, and the all-out war on plastic bags and pollutive straws, the waves of change are rippling through our world to create new and unique business opportunities. Sustainable is the New Profitable. PURPOSE is the new Product. The Future is not something that just happens to us – it’s something we CREATE.
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10 years to shape the future: Interview with Gerd Leonhard | Digital Future Society
As an early voice on the dangers of unregulated ‘big tech’ and exponential growth and the bestselling author of Technology vs Humanity: The Coming Clash Between Man, Gerd’s built a storied reputation as a go-to keynote speaker and thought leader when it comes to digital ethics, human-centric technology, and the need for a new form of capitalism.
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MUST WATCH: What It's Like To be a Computer: An Interview with GPT-3
A fascinating, unscripted conversation with the latest in artificial intelligence on everything from its emotions, the singularity, desires for the future, and thoughts on interacting with humanity.
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'I’m not a cat': lawyer gets stuck on Zoom kitten filter during court case. HILARIOUS.
A lawyer showed up to virtual court in the 394th district of Texas with a kitten filter turned on, the cat moving its lips and eyes…
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Steven Pinker Makes the Case for Optimism [Interview]
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That is all I have for now, but be sure to check your inbox Tuesday for the next instalment. Until then, have a great and inspiring week!
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