Author Archives: David Wood

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About David Wood

Chair of London Futurists. Principal of Delta Wisdom

Recent videos and forthcoming events

Dear Futurists, You may be interested in one or more of the three videos that have been added to the London Futurists channel over the last week: 1.) The Future of Education: 42 and beyond This video features David Giron, … Continue reading

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There’s more to politics than next month’s election

Dear Futurists, Over the next few weeks, the UK is going to witness lots of heated discussions about political expediency. After all, politics, famously, is “the art of the possible”. With more information being shared online in real time than … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 6 Oct 2019

Dear Futurists, 1.) Housekeeping Just in case you’re not sure why you’re receiving this newsletter: You’ve subscribed to the London Futurists blog via https://londonfuturists.com/newsletters/ Or you’re a member of the London Futurists meetup via https://www.meetup.com/London-Futurists/ I know that some of … Continue reading

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A futurist event tomorrow? and more

Dear Futurists, 1.) 51st Anniversary Conference, Cybernetics Society There is no London Futurists event tomorrow, Saturday 21st Sept, but an event is taking place at Kings College in the Strand, London, which will be of interest to a number of … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 16 Aug 2019

Dear Futurists, Please find below news of events and projects that may be of interest. 1.) A new series of London Futurists video interviews Look out for a number of London Futurists video interviews, under the general theme “The most … Continue reading

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The future of food… and lots more

Dear Futurists, 1.) Soylent and the future of food One of the draft Abundance goals for the UK for 2035 concerns the future of food. The goal: Consumption of meat from slaughtered animals will be cut by at least 90% The … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 17 June 2019

Dear Futurists, 1.) Full schedule for TransVision 2019 released It’s just 18 days until TransVision 2019, Humanity+ @ London. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking to the 22 speakers about the ideas they’ll each be sharing at the … Continue reading

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Last few days of early bird prices for TransVision 2019

Dear Futurists 1.) TransVision 2019 There are just a few days remaining of early bird pricing for the event TransVision 2019: Humanity+ @ London. A remarkable set of speakers have kindly agreed to take part and are confirmed: This video … Continue reading

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Opportunity to speak: Humanity+ @ London

Since 1998, the TransVision conference series has been advocating the ethical use of technology to expand human capabilities and transcend limitations. 19 years since TransVision was last held in London, Humanity+ and London Futurists are bringing TransVision 2019 to London, … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 22 Mar 2019

Dear Futurists, Politics in the UK has never seemed so broken. Yet despite all the Westminster treacle, a few encouraging signs are emerging. Read on… 1.) Extinction Rebellion – Mon 8th Apr What are the factors that prevent sufficient attention … Continue reading

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