In the lead-up to the UK election, I’ve been thinking about whether democracy is fit for purpose, and whether there’s a better way. How about a future where government decisions actually reflect the values and WISDOM of the people at LARGE? It’s a world without political chaos, corruption and ineptitude, which places ethics and fairness […]
In the 1960s, progressives like Gene Roddenberry imagined a future where words weren’t used as weapons. A scene from a 1969 “Star Trek” episode shows this hope. Captain Kirk introduces Uhura to Abraham Lincoln, who innocently uses an outdated (and now considered racist) term. Uhura responds kindly, saying, “But why should I object to that […]
Last week’s post about transitional phrases definitely created interest, so I thought I’d share some other approaches I use in my keynotes. I’ve tried to describe what each tool is and provide real-life examples from my speeches. “Linguistic tools” are essential in keynote speeches. They make them engaging and help audiences connect with a message. […]
I’ve created a fun “Day in the life of a futurist” video using Luma’s text-to-video Dream application. Here’s how I did it: Asked ChatGPT-4 to create 10 text prompts, each describing a different scene. Fed these prompts into Luma, which generated 10 five-second clips. I had my fantastic video editor stitch them together, adding captions, […]
I’m often asked the question, ‘How can I do what you do?’. Broadly speaking, recognise that there’s the craft 𝗔𝗡𝗗 the business of being a keynote speaker. If you want a fast track on the business of speaking, I’ll always recommend a preliminary conversation with Maria Franzoni! This post isn’t about the business, but rather […]
In a fascinating interview with The Verge, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan shared a bold vision for the future of work: digital avatars, or “digital twins,” that attend Zoom meetings and make decisions for us. This idea isn’t just about saving time; it’s about changing how we work and spend our time. Yuan imagines a future […]
As we step into a future shaped by artificial intelligence, we’re beginning to see that our journey is not about competing with this technology but growing with it. AI isn’t here to take over but to help us do more and be more. It’s about improving our creativity, solving problems, and understanding each other – […]
It’s not every day that you witness the makings of a revolution. But with OpenAI’s latest brainchild, Q-Star, that’s precisely what we’re on the cusp of. For someone who’s been closely following the adventures and misadventures in the world of AI, the recent developments at OpenAI have been nothing short of a thrilling drama. The […]
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Check out “Air Head”, the very first short film made with the cutting-edge tech of OpenAI Sora. Created by Shy Kids, a creative multimedia team in Toronto, this project shows off what’s possible when OpenAI Sora’s tech is put to work in making films. What Makes It Special: Fresh Storytelling: Shy Kids used Sora to […]
