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A life far too short

Posted on 19 January, 2023 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, 1.) Julian Snape RIP Many members of this community will remember Julian Snape, one of the pioneers of transhumanism and technoprogressive futurism in the UK. Sadly, Julian died on Monday, following a long battle with cancer. I’m told … Continue reading →

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Managing the magical money tree?

Posted on 12 February, 2021 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” Any advocate of greater public funding for the welfare state has to be ready with an answer to the above remark, which is based … Continue reading →

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Shocking ideas: implants, money, consciousness…

Posted on 5 February, 2021 by David Wood

Dear Futurists I don’t write in order to shock. But I expect that at least one – maybe more – of the news items below may provoke some visceral reactions. We all have our intuitions about what sorts of ideas … Continue reading →

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Futurist activity at London Tech Week and beyond

Posted on 12 June, 2018 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, As I write these words, London Tech Week is well under way. An estimated 55 thousand participants from 90+ countries are taking part in what is said to be over 300 tech-related events in and around London this … Continue reading →

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London Futurists news, 17 May 2017

Posted on 17 May, 2017 by David Wood

Dear Futurists, There are a few things I’d like to draw to your attention… 1.) Radicals – this Saturday, featuring Jamie Bartlett I had the pleasure a couple of evenings ago to watch Jamie Bartlett of Demos give a talk … 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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