Category Archives: Newsletter

London Futurists news, 17 June 2019

Posted on 17 June, 2019 by David Wood

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

Posted on 3 May, 2019 by David Wood

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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London Futurists news, 22 Mar 2019

Posted on 22 March, 2019 by David Wood

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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The future of London Futurists

Posted on 18 January, 2019 by David Wood

Dear Futurists A change of direction With London Futurists approaching its eleventh anniversary of its formation, it’s time for a change of direction. In the early days of London Futurists, few other groups gave serious attention to the themes we … Continue reading →

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Opportunity with the Millennium Project, and more

Posted on 16 October, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Opportunity: Chair of the UK Node of the Millennium Project London Futurists and the Millennium Project are looking to identify suitable candidates to step into the role of Chair of the UK Node of the Millennium Project. The Millennium Project (MP) was set up in 1996 with … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 30 Aug 2018

Posted on 30 August, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, The future seems to be hotting up – I see more and more interest in serious discussions about how to anticipate and shape our future. Here’s a few things that have caught my attention. As usual, feel free … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 3 Aug 2018

Posted on 3 August, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists 1.) Digital Dictatorship vs. Democracy, Mon 6 Aug The algorithms employed in present-day digital technology have been found guilty from time to time of biases, prejudices, and weird misunderstanding – sometimes with serious consequences. But as futurists, we … Continue reading →

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Accelerating a positive future with blockchain?

Posted on 18 July, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, I’ll be taking part in an event in Imperial College on Thursday 26th July. It’s the first event of a newly created meetup, “#TrustlessEcosystems: platforms empowered by AI & blockchain”. Following some discussions with Laura Degiovanni, the organiser … Continue reading →

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Request for debaters (and more)

Posted on 6 July, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists. 1.) Request for debaters for event on 6th August On the evening of Monday 6th August, London Futurists in partnership with the Great Debaters Club will be holding a formal debate on the motion “A digital dictatorship will create … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for young futurists (and more)

Posted on 25 June, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) The Joseph Jaworski Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Award Are you – or do you know someone fitting the description of – a “next generation practitioner” of foresight? If so, there’s a prize of $25,000 that could be within … Continue reading →

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