Facebook, Libra, and the Long Game (must read via Stretchery) – is this the end of credit cards?

“Thus the federation of trust inherent in Libra, despite the loss of efficiency that entails: by not being in control, and by actively including corporations like Spotify and Uber that will provide places to use Libra outside of Facebook, and payment networks like Visa and PayPal that will facilitate such usage, Facebook is increasing the … Continue reading "Facebook, Libra, and the Long Game (must read via Stretchery) – is this the end of credit cards?"

Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s top 20 memes, key statements: Trust isn’t digital, happiness isn’t a download!

Above: Arthur C. Clarke on ‘the hazards of trying to predict the future’ – one of my favourite quotes! Watch the whole thing here. We just created a new PDF with the 20 most popular memes and statements from my brand-new and increasingly popular ‘what Gerd says’ animated slideshow. 2019-Gerd-Leonhard-What-Gerd-Say-Print-Final PDF (creative commons non-commercial attribution license) Related … Continue reading "Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s top 20 memes, key statements: Trust isn’t digital, happiness isn’t a download!"

Good talk by Futures Agency member Antoni Lacinai: The Power of Analog Communication in an Ever More Digital World

Antoni is making some key points here – nicely done. As I like to say: Technology is great but humanity is greater!

The 9 Game-Changers (as used in many of my recent keynotes): data, cloud, AI/IA, IoT, Quantum, Blockchain, 3D Printing (and Material Sciences), Genetic Engineering

Public Transit Agencies Think Rewards Programs Can Bring Back Riders

Four decades after American Airlines invented the frequent flier, loyalty programs have started to spread beyond airlines and into urban travel. Last November, Uber launched Uber Rewards, using perks like vehicle upgrades to woo and keep fickle customers. Read full Article