In February we saw clips of a Korean TV show in which a mother was reunited in virtual reality with her young daughter who had passed away. It made for emotional viewing, perhaps overwhelmingly so. The footage showed how VR can now provide experiences that speak to the deepest parts of the human condition. It… Continue Reading
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World War Privacy: Mass Surveillance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented public health crisis highlighting many of the gaps in modern society that are unable to cope with ‘black swan’ events. Fortunately, people are also realising that many of the professions we take for granted (from nurses to garbage collectors) are vital parts of a functioning society and deserve greater… Continue Reading
A Futurist Roadmap: 21 Advancements Needed to Survive the 21st Century
The 21st Century will present a number of imminent challenges that we will need to overcome in order to thrive (and survive) as a globally connected society. For many of these challenges, advancements in technology and the way our relationships are reconfigured will prove vital to help us overcome them successfully and comprehensively. There are… Continue Reading
Failed Kickstarter Tech Projects and the Risks of Crowdfunding
Whether through unforeseen circumstances, negligence or outright fraud almost 10% of successfully funded projects don’t make it into the hands of their backers.… Continue Reading
The Spirituality of Technology: Foundations of a New Humanity
What impact is technology having on the driving motivations for human endeavour and activity? Are we formulating a clear view of what progress means in this newly emergent age? Can we talk about a spirituality of technology, and what might that mean?… Continue Reading
9 Kickstarter Campaigns for Futurists (Open Now!)
Popular ideas on the platform, those that hit the zeitgeist effectively whilst seeming viable, really open up to us what the next few years of consumer products have in store.… Continue Reading