As I continue to develop the ‘Future Hackers’ book, it means finding interesting examples to back up the concepts discussed. In the chapter about ‘Future of Work’, we’re partly looking at critical skills towards 2030. One key skill is ‘Cognitive Flexibility‘ – our capacity to quickly stop one task and move to another or even […]
Fake News, Algo Filtering, Deepfakes… All are symptoms of a much larger problem, ‘The Death of Common Knowledge’. What happens when society disagrees with basic facts? Water boils at 100oC. The moon orbits the earth. There are 365 days in a year. The pandemic has highlighted how polarised society can be on what’s agreed to […]
Leaders must move to a synthesising mindset; which can connect the dots of multiple issues, signposted by multiple sources, instinctively, to form the relationships between them. They will appreciate the complexities of a situation without being blinded by the specifics. There is a component of instinct or gut feel: something entrepreneurs credit hugely, but which […]
It’s worth remembering that modern Psychology is only around 130 years old. Yet spirituality (arguably) has its roots in Neanderthals choosing to bury their dead. We see pioneers at the edge of modern science discover the spiritualists and mystics were always right in their understanding of what it means to be human. Academics such as […]
‘How come time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like a banana?‘ – It’s a fun question used in linguistics, but also as part of some Turing tests to establish if machines exhibit intelligent behaviour. Computer scientists aren’t aligned about when machines could reach human-level intelligence. Some forecast 2030, others, 2100. It’ll only be […]
Yes – I’m making up a word, but making a serious point. It’s not a forecast about how our built environment will move entirely away from bricks’n’mortar. It’s simply stating we’ll have a bigger toolbox at our disposal. Driving the evolution is a synthesising mindset – drawing from a range of disciplines to enable new […]
We can never be future-proof, but we can be future-ready. As the world navigates its way past the pandemic, equip your teams with the foresight to gain new competitive advantage. I show you the trends that are shaping our lives in realistic and human terms; and how you can apply them to build your positive […]
In ‘The Big 21st Century Trends‘, we explore the big technologies and challenges facing our species. Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Future of Work and Climate Change. What should audiences be aware of and how can they live harmoniously and productively in a dramatically changing world? Together, we look at the foundational technology layers that are enabling […]
Significant debate exists between those who advocate for remote VS on-premise working. Survey data shows younger generations especially are looking forward to returning to a physical workplace. Older generations fared better throughout the pandemic due to increased homeworking space/capacity. The truth is, there isn’t a uniform approach that caters to everyone. Hybrid working – part […]
As we plan for returning to workplaces, it’s critical to consider what these look like. Aside from cultural shifts in remote working, expect significant new legal precedent being formed as debates rage on new systems and processes. Are the days of the ‘Mega HQ’ waning in favour of shared, distributed workplaces? All this and more […]
