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Futurist Speaker Scott Steinberg: Science Friction - How to Avoid Technology Overload
Futurist speaker for business and corporate events Scott Steinberg (www.AKeynoteSpeaker.com), among today #39;s best-known strategic innovation consultants, explains the concept of #39;science friction #39; and how to avoid technology overload when designing for connected audiences. Today #39;s apps, gadgets, smartphones, tablet PCs and mobile devices pack more features and online Internet capability than ever before, but from the user #39;s perspective, they #39;re not necessarily better. Here #39;s how to design products, services and new corporate ventures to succeed.

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From an environmentalist who wants to revive extinct species to a software company seeking to design molecules, Marin County is well represented at this week's TED Conference, the annual gathering of elites from the technology industry and creative fields.

Founded in 1984, the conference -- the acronym stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design -- features 50 speakers from a wide range of fields. Admission to the weeklong event costs a hefty $7,500, but videos of the talks have become a phenomenon online, where they have been streamed hundreds of millions of times.

In a talk Wednesday at the conference in Long Beach, futurist and environmentalist Stewart Brand of Sausalito proposed something previously associated more with the fiction of "Jurassic Park" than with reality -- using DNA to bring extinct species back to life.

"Biotechnology is about to liberate conservation, at least a part of conservation, in a pretty spectacular way," he said.

Brand, known for his creation of the Whole Earth Catalog in the 1960s among other projects, said research is underway that could make so-called "de-extinction" possible. The process could help restore habitats that have been destroyed and teach scientists how to prevent more endangered species from becoming extinct, he said.

Describing himself as a "cheerleader" who is encouraging researchers, Brand said scientists are working on a way to use DNA to re-create the passenger pigeon, a

"The result won't be perfect, but it should be perfect enough because nature doesn't do perfect either," he said.

Reviving other species such as the woolly mammoth may one day be possible, he said.

Addressing people who would likely be concerned about interfering with nature, Brand said humans are responsible for much of the extinction that has occurred.

"Humans have made a huge hole in nature in the last 10,000 years," he said. "We have the ability now, and maybe the moral obligation, to repair some of the damage."

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Black Ops 2 Futurist Achievement Karma (Part 1)
Karma is next on the list. this is a bit more difficult, died a few times but no one is perfect! btw got new converter so no more messages on the videos. pls like it realy makes a difference and subscribe.

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Glen Hiemstra - Renowned Futurist, The Shape of Things to Come...
Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau is proud to present Glen Hiemstra - http://www.eaglestalent.com Glen Hiemstra is the founder and owner of Futurist.com. Glen is dedicated to disseminating information about the future to assist individuals, organizations, and industries in effective strategic planning. An internationally respected expert on future trends, long-range planning and creating the preferred future, Glen has advised professional, business, and governmental organizations for two decades and has served as a technical advisor for futuristic television programs. Audience members for Glen #39;s keynote speeches and clients for his long-range planning say things like, "Once you hear Glen Hiemstra speak, the future will never look the same." - See more at: http://www.eaglestalent.com

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From an environmentalist who wants to revive extinct species to a software company seeking to design molecules, Marin County is well represented at this week's TED Conference, the annual gathering of elites from the technology industry and creative fields.

Founded in 1984, the conference the acronym stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design features 50 speakers from a wide range of fields. Admission to the weeklong event costs a hefty $7,500, but videos of the talks have become a phenomenon online, where they have been streamed hundreds of millions of times.

In a talk Wednesday at the conference in Long Beach, futurist and environmentalist Stewart Brand of Sausalito proposed something previously associated more with the fiction of "Jurassic Park" than with reality using DNA to bring extinct species back to life.

"Biotechnology is about to liberate conservation, at least a part of conservation, in a pretty spectacular way," he said.

Brand, known for his creation of the Whole Earth Catalog in the 1960s among other projects, said research is underway that could make so-called "de-extinction" possible. The process could help restore habitats that have been destroyed and teach scientists how to prevent more endangered species from becoming extinct, he said.

Describing himself as a "cheerleader" who is encouraging researchers, Brand said scientists are working on a way to use DNA to re-create the

"The result won't be perfect, but it should be perfect enough because nature doesn't do perfect either," he said.

Reviving other species such as the woolly mammoth may one day be possible, he said.

Addressing people who would likely be concerned about interfering with nature, Brand said humans are responsible for much of the extinction that has occurred.

"Humans have made a huge hole in nature in the last 10,000 years," he said. "We have the ability now, and maybe the moral obligation, to repair some of the damage."

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Marin futurist offers intriguing concept at TED Conference -- revival of extinct species

Black Ops 2 Futurist Achievement Karma (Part 2)
second part of karma for back ops 2 getting ever closer to the end. pls like it really makes a difference, subscribe if you want to see more.

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Globally renowned futurist Daniel Burrus has published his widely revered annual technology trends list for 30 years.This year, Burrus has teamed up with DeVry University to introduce a new list that goes beyond predictions to spotlight Certainties based on a scientific method aimed at providing various sectors with a clearer outlook of their respective futures. At a time when unemployment remains high and America is facing an employment skills gap which could leave 20 million jobs without enough qualified people to fill them by 20251 Burrus and DeVry University urge employers, employees and educators alike to give serious consideration to these career-transforming Certainties.

Based on his most recent New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Flash Foresight, Burrus new list of Certainties uses his scientific method of separating Hard Trends (trends that will happen) from Soft Trends (trends that might happen). This breakthrough method of forecasting is now being used by a growing number of Burrus Fortune 500 clients, including IBM, Pratt & Whitney and Deloitte. During the past five years, Burrus has collected Certainties from thousands of senior executives to provide a clear picture of the direction industries are heading.

Certainties are more accurate and powerful than what most of us refer to as trends, Burrus said. When you combine the science of cycles with the new science of predictable linear change, you can see the hard trends that will shape the future. That direction those certainties are absolutely the most valuable roadmaps we have to capitalizing on the future.

How the Power of Certainty Impacts Careers

In light of the current economic and workforce challenges facing the United States, Burrus has teamed with DeVry University, a leading provider of career-oriented associate, bachelors and masters degree programs, to issue his inaugural Certainties list. Together, they provide insight and direction toward evolving the American labor pool to meet the anticipated demands of the 21st century.

The goal is to give people a roadmap regarding how technology will transform the career landscape so they are not caught in disappearing careers but, rather, prepared for the predictable changes in their current careers, as well as being positioned for emerging careers with real, long-term demand, Burrus said. Whether its the certainties surrounding a technological phenomenon such as The Cloud or the healthcare certainties we face with an aging population, certain future manifestations are simply unavoidable.

Burrus Certainties spotlights 12 technologies that will change our world and transform present and future careers, including:

A Forward-looking, Career-oriented Education

For more than 80 years, DeVry University has been a forward-looking provider of educational programs that prepare our graduates for success in current and emerging careers, said David J. Pauldine, president of DeVry University. DeVrys joining forces with Daniel Burrus should give our students even further confidence in our commitment to effectively aligning their academic experience with the most likely future demands of the industries in which they seek successful careers.

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Acclaimed global futurist and iconoclastic chief unlearning officer Jack Uldrich has been selected to deliver the opening keynote at the European Association for International Educations annual convention in Istanbul, Turkey. Uldrich will review major industry trends, including advances in open-source education, MOOCs, mobile web communication, interactive e-books, gaming dynamics, augmented-reality, artificial intelligence, crowdsourcing and more.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 25, 2013

Beyond addressing educational trends, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), open-source educational platforms (such as Coursera, EdX and Udacity), mobile web communications, interactive and customizable e-books, gaming dynamics, augmented-reality, artificial intelligence, and crowdsourcing; Uldrich will tackle how these trends are transforming the student-teacher relationship and review the changes educational leaders must make today in order to stay relevant in tomorrows changing world.

The material presented in his talk is based on a combination of Uldrich's best-selling book, "Higher Unlearning: 39 Post Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future" and his latest book, "Foresight 2020: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow." The keynote is designed to provide education innovators a solid and thought-provoking foundation upon which to conduct future strategic planning. (Later this spring, Uldrich will be conducting a more interactive session with leaders from the Rochester Institute of Technology). An overview of many of the coming changes can be found in this article: 10 Quotations of the Future of Higher Education.

Uldrich will also discuss why these future trends will require unlearning as well as provide an overview of how these technological changes are upending long-standing educational and funding mechanisms. Uldrich, who has been hailed as "America's Chief Unlearning Officer," will conclude his keynote by reviewing the negative consequences of not embracing the concept of unlearning. Throughout his session, Uldrich will use vivid analogies and memorable stories, drawn from a wide spectrum of industries outside the educational establishment, to ensure his message of unlearning "sticks" with his audience. A sample of some his ideas on the future of education can be found in this chapter, The Future of Higher Education: A Cloudy Forecast, from his latest book Foresight 2020: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow.

In the past year, Uldrich has addressed dozens of educational groups and associations, including delivering customized keynote presentations to Indiana University, Cuyahoga Community College, the Association of Test Publishers, the Minnesota Community Education Association, The Council of Great Lakes Schools, The University of Minnesotas Carlson School of Business, Educational Services of America, Belmont University, The Chief Learning Officers Summit, The Minneapolis Public School System, The Teaching and Technology Conference, The League of Innovation, The California League of Middle Schools, and The American Technical Education Association. Uldrich has also addressed a number of major, non education-related corporations and institutions on the topics of future trends, change management and unlearning, including Cisco, IBM, PepsiCo, United Healthcare, Case IH, Guardian Life Insurance, WiPro, and General Electric.

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website at: http://www.jumpthecurve.net. Media wishing to know more about the event or interviewing Jack Uldrich can contact him directly at 612-267-1212 or jack(at)schoolofunlearning(dot)com.

Uldrich is a renowned global educational futurist, best-selling author, editor of the monthly newsletter, The Exponential Executive, and host of the award-winning website, http://www.jumpthecurve.net. He is currently represented by a number of professional speakers' bureaus, including Leading Authorities and Executive Speakers Bureau.

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A Very Neo-Futurist Christmas Carol - "Cheney is Gone" 2008
Lyrics By Jonathan Mastro A Very Neo-Futurist Christmas Carol conceived by Kristie Koehler Vuocolo Directed by Chloe Johnston Written by Kristie Koehler Vuocolo, Jessica Anne,Bilal Dardai, Emjoy Gavino, Alex Goodrich and Seth Zurer

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The Coming Media Revolution - Media Hungary Conference 2012 Futurist Keynote Speaker Gerd Leonhard
This video has overdubs in HUNGARIAN language Gerd Leonhard #39;s presentation during the Media Hungary Conference in May 2012. "The Coming Media Revolution" http http://www.mediafuturist.com

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