‘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 […]
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 […]
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be introducing my new series of keynote presentations. They focus on the areas I believe are most significant for the 21st Century. The series explores Future of Work, Big Trends, Machines Vs Humans, Post-Pandemic Life, Future of Leadership, and a brief mention of bespoke produced services too. If you’re […]
As some of us look forward to foreign travel again, debate exists over the mandated use of so-called ‘Vaccine Passports’. It’s worth remembering these are nothing new. Their roots go back to the 1930s. As air travel accelerated in the 1960s/70s, so did the requirements for travellers to carry an ICV ‘International Certificate of Vaccination.’ […]
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 […]
In recent weeks, I’ve been updating my virtual Keynote presentations around the pandemic. As part of the process, I’ve been creating some *hopefully* fun little videos. As we cautiously resume a more socialised existence, it’s worth being mindful that other simultaneous future-shocks are imminent. They could include Artificial General Intelligence, Viral Mutation, Human Attributable Weather […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the world. Everyone is asking questions. How and when will restrictions be lifted? How will life be reshaped? New tracking technologies could make life manageable in the short term, but at what cost? The digital ethics questions they raise seem trivial in-the-moment but are a welcome gift to autocrats as […]
In this video, I explore a few practical changes we could see in the short to mid-term following these unusual times. You might think viral self-testing in smartphones seems far fetched? It’s worth noting that Sharp introduced Geiger counters in their ‘Pantone‘ range of phones following the Tohuku earthquake in 2011. What changes do you […]
In this short video, I offer NO advice whatsoever. It’s purely a collection of ideas i’ve had about how the situation could move us forward. Optimistic, yes. Naive, maybe. But – why not aim for something better than doom-saying! It’s the beginning of a short content series about ‘Black Swan‘ events – what they are, […]
