Tag Archives: London Futurists Podcast

A word to the cryo-curious

Dear Futurists This newsletter starts with a word to the cryo-curious – and to people who are unsure what that concept means, but would be curious if they knew more about it! You’ll also find news below about other events … Continue reading

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Max More speaking in London

Dear Futurists, Max More has made many decisive contributions to foresight thinking and to both the philosophy and the community of transhumanism. For example, take a look at his “Letter to Mother Nature: Amendments to the Human Constitution”, which is … Continue reading

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Not exactly returning to normal

Dear Futurists, I hesitate to say London Futurists is “returning to normal”, since the world in April 2023 is different in so many ways from the world in February 2020. February 2020 was the last time there was a London … Continue reading

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It’s good to talk

If only we knew what we knew. Collectively, we humans know lots of important things. But that knowledge often fails to travel to the point where it is most needed. For example, a set of ideas that would solve a … Continue reading

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Dangerous beliefs

Dear Futurists, In this newsletter, you’ll find some thoughts about dangerous beliefs: how they form, how they spread, how they may be opposed, and why they sometimes deserve our support, despite the opposition they face. (The image, by DALL.E.2, is … Continue reading

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Delusions, charlatans, and incantations

Dear Futurists, Delusions, charlatans, and incantations – these were three words used by the guest on the latest episode of London Futurists Podcast, as a description of important aspects of human nature. The guest went on to emphasise more positive … Continue reading

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London Futurists chart toppers, 2022

Dear Futurists, Popularity isn’t always a clear sign of greater importance. But it can be a useful indicator. With that in mind, I share in this newsletter which videos, podcast episodes, and Vital Syllabus sections, have proven to be the … Continue reading

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Accelerating AI and accelerating events

Dear Futurists, It’s becoming clear to many members of the public that various AI models released in the last few months have striking new capabilities. I’ve seen comments on social media that people are finding that, at times, at least … Continue reading

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Migrations and new perspectives

Dear Futurists, We live in an era of frequent change. These changes extend to London Futurists as well, and to the broader futurist community. When done well, these changes provide important fresh perspectives and new opportunities. You can read some … Continue reading

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Three opportunities to meet offline

Dear Futurists, One side-effect of Covid is that all of us have learned how to benefit from online meetings. I regard the set of online webinars hosted by London Futurists since March 2020 as a veritable treasure trove. People located … Continue reading

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