Video and PDF with my slides from FuturePort 2018 in Prague: The Future is better than we think…. IF… (updated)
Here it is! More details on the event here Technology humanity Futureport Prague 2018 Futurist Gerd Leonhard Public PDF 20’MB Watch the video at Slideslive
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New video: Exponential transformation? Why the future is better than we think – and why humans will still matter (Acquia Engage London 2018)
Brand-new talk from Acquia Engage London 2018! Thanks to Acquia for making this video available, and for inviting me to speak at their amazing event. Download the slides used in this talk: acquia London gerd leonhard futurist keynote the future is better than we think public deck low res Download the MP4 file for offline viewing … Continue reading "New video: Exponential transformation? Why the future is better than we think – and why humans will still matter (Acquia Engage London 2018)"
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We Need To Examine The Ethics And Governance Of Artificial Intelligence
Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report. I was fascinated by the idea that a crime could be prevented before it occurred. Read full Article
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Visualizing the World’s Tech Giants 2018
Technology companies have a unique advantage over other businesses, and it’s called the network effect. Each new user who joins a platform adds value to everyone already on it. Facebook would be boring if you were the only one on it. Read full Article
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A Dark Consensus About Screens and Kids Begins to Emerge in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO — The people who are closest to a thing are often the most wary of it. Technologists know how phones really work, and many have decided they don’t want their own children anywhere near them. Read full Article
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