by Jule Owen | May 13, 2024 | Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Optimism, Philanthropy, Postive signals, Reasons to be cheerful
Philanthropy has always played a crucial role in addressing societal needs, but as we face unprecedented global challenges, it is essential to adopt a forward-thinking approach. The report “Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good” provides a...
by Jule Owen | May 9, 2024 | 10 year outlook, Forecast, Foresight, Futures thinking, IFTF, Institute for the Future, Technology
The report, “Fragmented Reality,” explores the critical question of whether emerging technology will help reconstitute shared reality or exacerbate social fragmentation. The concept of a single, unified reality has become increasingly contested due to...
by Jule Owen | Apr 22, 2024 | Quantum computing, Supercomputer, Technology
Quantum computing represents a revolutionary shift in computational technology, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in fundamentally new ways. Unlike classical computers, which use bits to represent data as either 0s or 1s, quantum...
by Jule Owen | Dec 27, 2023 | Futures thinking, Futurism, Human belief, Humanism, Optimism, UBI, Universal Basic Income, Utopia
Rutger Bregman’s “Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There” is a thought-provoking and optimistic exploration of how society can create a better future by embracing radical yet practical ideas. Bregman, a Dutch historian and author, challenges the...
by Jule Owen | Dec 14, 2023 | Climate, Climate change
Joseph Romm’s “Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know” provides a thorough and accessible examination of one of the most pressing issues of our time. Romm, a physicist and climate expert, breaks down the complex science of climate change into...
