“Forecasts, trends and ideas about the future” that’s the purpose of the World Future Society. I have been a member of WFS for several years and I always find the information and predictions made the many experts who are a part of this innovative organization interesting and useful. Interesting in that it makes one think about where we are headed. Useful in that it can help you better plan how you live and do business today.
Here’s just a sampling of some of the trends and predictions listed in the Winter 2007 issue of FUTURIST - the WFS newsletter:
Two to five years:
Car tires that need air only once a year (think of the time this will save you)
Drinkable water produced from air with go-anywhere concentrators (don’t leave home without these)
Five to 10 years:
Powerful mini computers that can be folded into your purse or wallet or even worn (I want mine shaped like a rose that I can accent my suits with)
Smart buildings that self-stabilize during major disasters such as earthquakes or bombings (I wonder if they will be good for hurricanes?)
10 to 15 years:
Artificial intelligence so sophisticated you can’t tell if you’re talking on the phone with a human or a machine.
In addition here are some forecasts for the next 25 years:
By 2015, New York, Tokyo and Frankfurt are predicted to emerge as hubs for high-speed, large-capacity supersonic planes. These hyper- speed planes will take passengers across continents in the time it takes most people to drive to the airport.
Schools as we know them may be a thing of the past as the virtual classroom becomes more predominant.
Genetic engineering, nanotechnology and robotics will allow humans to change their bodies in profoundly new ways that can change their physical appearance, extend their lifespan and increase brain capacity in remarkable ways.
While some of the forecasts may rub us the wrong way either intellectually or spiritually, what I appreciate about the WFS is that it can really help you shape your own future. I would much prefer to know what can be than be in the dark and find out when it’s yesterday’s news.
Information that is cutting-edge and covers a wide range of topics makes the World Future Society unequaled in the role that it plays in revealing new ideas to the world. The FUTURIST newsletter “briefs you on the most important trends that affect your business, career, family, investments, and the world in general.” It has been called the “essential competitive intelligence tool, outstanding, helps us profit from change'… and much, much more.
The late Ronald Reagan, former president of the United States said “The future belongs to those who make ready for it.”
Former president Bill Clinton said of the WFS, “With the benefit of your insight, we can create a future of peace, prosperity and freedom for people around the globe.”
Why wait until you read it in the news when you can have a jump on the future today? If you are interested in more information or wish to join the World Future Society, visit: www.wfs.org.
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