Tag Archives: Newspeak House

Leverage points, misunderstandings, fascinations, and missed opportunities

Posted on 22 July, 2022 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, After a break of several weeks (more about that below), here are a few news items that may interest you – starting with our event tomorrow (Saturday 23rd July). 1.) Artificial Intelligence and You Our guest tomorrow is … Continue reading →

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Online futurist activities gathering pace

Posted on 30 March, 2020 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, How do disruptions happen? Slowly and then quickly. The Covid-19 lockdown is accelerating many transformations that were previously progressing rather slowly. For example, we’re all having to learn, in a hurry, better ways of carrying out activities online. … Continue reading →

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Visions of a regenerative future

Posted on 14 February, 2020 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Damon Gameau’s 2040, showing in London Hollywood has a love affair with dystopia. Movies about the future generally highlight dire ways that things could go wrong. There are fewer films that paint credible pictures of a regenerative, … Continue reading →

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The future of food… and lots more

Posted on 27 June, 2019 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Soylent and the future of food One of the draft Abundance goals for the UK for 2035 concerns the future of food. The goal: Consumption of meat from slaughtered animals will be cut by at least 90% The … Continue reading →

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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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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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London Futurists news, 8 Mar 2018

Posted on 8 March, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, I’ve some news to share about forthcoming events: 1.) Technology and the radical transformation of politics – Mon 26 Mar A better politics awaits us, beckoning us forward. It’s up to us – all of us – whether we … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 7 Feb 2018

Posted on 7 February, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) New choice of London Futurists pub? It’s long been the practice after London Futurists events in Birkbeck College for attendees to meet in the nearby Marlborough Arms pub on Torrington Place. These post-event discussions allow deeper and … Continue reading →

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London Futurists summer update

Posted on 26 July, 2017 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, July and August are quieter months for London Futurists. That’s because it’s a time when lots of people take breaks. It’s also because I’m personally trying to concentrate on finishing my forthcoming book “Transcending Politics: A Technoprogressive Roadmap … Continue reading →

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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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