Author Archives: David Wood

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About David Wood

Chair of London Futurists. Principal of Delta Wisdom

London Futurists news, 19th August 2016

Covering website woes, as well as the usual roundup of interesting events and projects… 1.) Apologies regarding difficulties in RSVPing Over the last couple of days many of you have contacted me in various ways, reporting that you were having difficulties in … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 13th July 2016

Dear Futurists, This is a mini-newsletter, with a few late-breaking news items that just missed being included in the previous newsletter 🙂 1.) Collaboration with Singularity University UK – Thurs 14th July Exponential technologies. Grand challenges. Entrepreneurial innovation. Social impact. Singularity University. … Continue reading

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About London Futurists

History of London Futurists In its present form, London Futurists combines two organisational strands: A series of events organised by David Wood, mainly at Birkbeck College, on the general themes of transhumanism, dating back to an event held on the 15th … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 9th July 2016

Dear Futurists, The following items cover events which you’ll probably find interesting. 1.) The Guardian, Utopia, and Transhumanism – Thurs 25th August Guardian Live are holding an event at London’s Somerset House on the evening of Thursday 25th August, with … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 8th May 2016

Dear Futurists, Just a few pieces of news today, before I venture out into the Scottish mists (I’m spending a few days in and around Inverness): 1.) Today is the final day of early bird pricing for RAAD Fest Today, … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 15th April 2016

Dear Futurists, 1.) The Internet of and for Things, Thurs 21st April – a DSMLF event According a forecast from the World Economic  Forum (PDF), one trillion sensors will be connected to the web by 2025. The systems enabled and enhanced … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 29th March 2016

Dear Futurists, I believe you’ll find some of the following news items useful. 1.) Futurist Summit, 5G World, Wed 29th June 5G is the name given to the forthcoming next generation of cellular wireless technology – supeseding the present 4G networks (which … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 18th February 2016

Dear Futurists, I hope you’ll find the following news about futurist events and projects to be of interest. Don’t hesitate to skip through to the items that are most relevant to you personally. 1.) Z-Day London 2016, 2nd April London Futurists … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 28th January 2016

Dear Futurists, I’d like to share some updates about forthcoming events, and to highlight a couple of new coalitions in the field of anti-aging medicine that I see as particularly significant. 1.) RAAD Fest, 4-7 August Anti-aging conferences come in various forms. … Continue reading

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London Futurists news, 3rd December 2015

Dear Futurists, 1.) Challenging prevailing opinion – part 1 As I write these words, the news in the UK has been dominated for several days by discussions of hard power. Should British armed forces exert military force in Syria? Should we fight … Continue reading

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