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London Futurists news, 25 Sept 2016

Posted on 25 September, 2016 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Transpolitica 2016 speaker schedule announced The draft schedule for the Transpolitica 2016 conference on 3rd December has been announced. The schedule is still subject to a minor degree of change, but I append a copy of the current plans. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Constitution for progressive ethics

Posted on 19 September, 2016 by David Wood

Following discussions in the wake of various recent meetups, London Futurists is launching a project to organise the best of our collective thinking on the question: What ethical principles should guide humanity as technology becomes increasingly powerful? The project was proposed as follows … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 2nd September 2016

Posted on 2 September, 2016 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, Here are some events and projects that have caught my attention. As usual, feel free to skip ahead to the stories that are most relevant to you. 1.) This weekend: The Fourth Group politech hackathon In my consulting … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 19th August 2016

Posted on 19 August, 2016 by David Wood

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

Posted on 13 July, 2016 by David Wood

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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London Futurists news, 9th July 2016

Posted on 9 July, 2016 by David Wood

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

Posted on 8 May, 2016 by David Wood

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

Posted on 15 April, 2016 by David Wood

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

Posted on 29 March, 2016 by David Wood

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

Posted on 18 February, 2016 by David Wood

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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