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Chair of London Futurists. Principal of Delta Wisdom

London Futurists news, 27th Feb 2015

Posted on 27 February, 2015 by David Wood

Dear London Futurists, There are several forthcoming events that you may want to consider attending: 1.) A masterclass on climate change issues – Sat 7th March Our session in Birkbeck on Sat 7th March features a writer and practical activist on … Continue reading →

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The case for Universal Basic Income

Posted on 15 February, 2015 by David Wood

Accelerating technological unemployment, with increasing numbers of people being displaced from the workforce by automation, is likely to cause growing social disruption and increased social inequality and alienation. These developments strengthen the case for a new social contract, with appropriate … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 13th Feb 2015

Posted on 13 February, 2015 by David Wood

Several people have replied to my previous newsletter, drawing my attention to important events and projects that I didn’t want to delay before sharing more widely… 1.) Computers and the brain – Lovelace Lecture at the BCS From http://academy.bcs.org/content/lovelace-lecture: 2015 Lovelace Lecture – … Continue reading →

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Singularity University Summit Spain preview

Posted on 13 February, 2015 by David Wood

This meeting, held in Campus London, previewed Singularity University Summit Spain, which takes place in Seville 12-14 March, http://singularitysummitspain.org/. The speakers were: Russell Buckley, serial angel investor and Singularitarian, Luis Rey, Managing Director of SU Summit Spain, Nick Chrissos, Collaboration … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 9th Feb 2015

Posted on 9 February, 2015 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, Please find below news of a few events or projects that may be of interest. In case any particular item doesn’t catch your attention, please just skip past it to the next one! 1.) Brain Hackathon 2015, 20-22 March … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies – the future of regenerative medicine, with Stephen Minger

Posted on 1 February, 2015 by David Wood

This video is a recording of the London Futurists event on 31s Jan 2015, “Blue Skies – the future of regenerative medicine”, featuring Chief Scientist of GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Dr Stephen Minger: Dr. Stephen Minger is one of the world’s leading … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 24th Jan 2015

Posted on 24 January, 2015 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, Here are a few items that have caught my eye recently. Thanks to everyone who has emailed me to say they enjoy reading these newsletters. 1.) Can Nanotechnology Save The World? Tomorrow morning (Sunday 25th January) at London’s Conway … Continue reading →

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What is a fair distribution of brains? with Anders Sandberg

Posted on 18 January, 2015 by David Wood

This video is a recording of the London Futurists event on 17th Jan 2015, “What is a fair distribution of brains?”, featuring renowned neuroscience researcher and futurist philosopher Anders Sandberg: In a post-industrial economy useful individual abilities – human capital – are increasingly … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 30th Dec 2014

Posted on 30 December, 2014 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Progress! Many thanks to all of you for making 2014 the most successful year yet for London Futurists. We sailed past the 3,000 member landmark a few weeks ago. This couldn’t have happened without all the thought-provoking … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 30th Nov 2014

Posted on 9 December, 2014 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, I invite you to scan the following list of events and news, to see which most interest you. (For news about London Futurists‘ own forthcoming events, see towards the end of this newsletter.) 1.) 3D printing event at … Continue reading →

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