Category: Technology and Humanity

The Future of HR: Technology AND Humanity. New video of Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s keynote at BeyondHR 2018 in Amsterdam

Beyond HR Amsterdam Exponential Change End of HR as usual Gerd Leonhard Public Deck low res Download the MP4 file (5GB) via my public cloud. This is the complete recording of my keynote at the 2018 BeyondHR forum in Amsterdam, June 21, 2018, see https://www.beyondhrforum.com on the Future of Human Resources (HR), skills, and learning … Continue reading "The Future of HR: Technology AND Humanity. New video of Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s keynote at BeyondHR 2018 in Amsterdam"

New short-video series: Futurist Gerd Leonhard on-stage: best quotes and key messages

My art director Jf Cardella and his team are cooking up some really nice, short video examples culled from some recent keynotes, highlighting the key messages and memes in my work. Check out the first 3, here: Download all 3 videos via GerdCloud.net Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Check out our brand-new store – you … Continue reading "New short-video series: Futurist Gerd Leonhard on-stage: best quotes and key messages"

Offline is the new luxury! A short conversation with Futurist, Keynote Speaker and Author Gerd Leonhard

Download the MP4 file: PUBLIC #6-Offline-Luxury-GERD-LEONHARD-Sophia-series-2018 low res2 34MB All else at http://www.gerdcloud.net 🙂    

New keynote video: Technology and Humanity – the next 10 years (ICEEFest Bucharest 2018)

Technology and Humanity – the next 10 years. Computers that think and learn, artificial intelligence and intelligent assistants, smart-everything, and the Internet of Things – where is this going? Are we heading towards an algorithmic society largely run by machines? How will we remain human, im this totally connected world, and why/how does that matter to … Continue reading "New keynote video: Technology and Humanity – the next 10 years (ICEEFest Bucharest 2018)"

Updated: VIDEO, audio and slide-deck from my presentation at FTA 2018 EU Commission event in Brussels: the 10 Future Principles for EU Policy-Makers

UPDATE July 20 2018: finally, here is the video! Download the MP3: 10 Future Principles and what they mean for EU Policy Makers EU FTA 2018 Gerd Leonhard Keynote MP3   This is a my entire keynote plus Q&A session at FTA 2018 (the annual EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre – Future in the Making conference) in … Continue reading "Updated: VIDEO, audio and slide-deck from my presentation at FTA 2018 EU Commission event in Brussels: the 10 Future Principles for EU Policy-Makers"

Some new memes and bottom lines: technology vs humanity

My amazing design and graphics team has just cooked up another batch of ‘quote cards’ with some cool new nuggets derived from some recent keynotes. Enjoy!    Re-use OK under creative commons non-commercial attribution license, as usual. Some gifs below, as well:)  

My new short film on the Ethics of Technology (Digital Ethics), Brands and the Future of Humanity – must watch

My art director and film producer Jean Francois Cardella has really outdone himself with this short film: a hard-hitting story, great quotes and tag-lines, very unique animations and a really compelling soundtrack.  I think you’ll like this one a LOT:) If so, please share it as widely as possible. Download the MP4 and re-use it … Continue reading "My new short film on the Ethics of Technology (Digital Ethics), Brands and the Future of Humanity – must watch"

Google is Reportedly Looking to Take Over Call Centers With Its Duplex AI Assistant (automation is finally getting real) via Gizmodo

“If Google can find its way into the business of automated phone calls for companies, it could creep its way into a massive profit center. The research firm ResearchAndMarkets projects the cloud-based customer call center market will reach about...

Some of my best slides and memes from the past 6 weeks: AI, technology vs humanity, digital ethics, megashifts…

… use as you like – all under creative commons attribution non-commercial license. More pics here, and here, and here🙂 SaveSave

New Keynote Video in Cinemascope Format: Technology and Humanity: The next 10 years Futurist Gerd Leonhard at iProspect Summit 2018

Topics covered in this talk: In a world where technological progress is exceedingly exponential and combinatorial, how will we define what is human, and what is not? What will humans do, in the future, and what will be done by technology? What should and what should not be automated? From genetic engineering to artificial intelligence … Continue reading "New Keynote Video in Cinemascope Format: Technology and Humanity: The next 10 years Futurist Gerd Leonhard at iProspect Summit 2018"

It’s time to rein in the data barons (great read view MIT technology review)

“Jonathan Taplin, the director emeritus of the Annenberg Innovation Lab at the University of Southern California, argues in Move Fast and Break Things, his book about the power of the internet giants, that rebel artists have long had to deal wit...

Exciting new film: Gerd Leonhard and Telia Finland present: At the heart of intelligence

A really different and entertaining film on the future of data, AI and man-machine relationships; filmed at the brand-new TELIA FINLAND data center.  Check it out !

Updated: Video and illustrations: the most important Future Principles (Futurist / Humanist Gerd Leonhard)

UPDATED:  here is a new video on the same topic, from the May 2018 Thoughtworks LIVE London event: Here are the essential slides from my keynote I gave yesterday, in Boston – the most essential Future Principles

New short film: The Internet of Things – what’s the big deal? Futurist Gerd Leonhard: conversation with Gerd (#3)

You can download the MP4 versions of my short films here!

New short film: the challenges of The Internet of Things – must watch !

Life in 2030: these are the 4 things experts can’t predict (must read via the WEF)

“This explosion of connectivity brings new possibilities, but also economic and social vulnerabilities. The level of coordination and coding required to stitch the Internet of Things together is orders of magnitude more complicated than any hist...

Futurist Gerd Leonhard talks to Business Insider about cryptocurrency, the professions that will disappear over the next 20 years, and why he quit Facebook

Nice piece on my work:) English Polish (original) Thai Leonhard: Everyone should take responsibility for their business. Whatever you create as a tool, it can change culture and society and you are responsible for all consequences. Just like factory owners are responsible for environmental pollution. Leonhard says: “So if you create an AI tool, you’re … Continue reading "Futurist Gerd Leonhard talks to Business Insider about cryptocurrency, the professions that will disappear over the next 20 years, and why he quit Facebook"

New Podcast: riveting audio conversation with Futurists Calum Chace and Gerd Leonhard: AI, the Singularity, the Future of Humans and Machines

Calum Chace and me don’t agree on many issues – I’m a humanist and Calum is a science fiction writer and AI advocate.  Having said that I really love talking to him, debating these replay mind-boggling issues with him. Listen to this podcast or download it for later. I think you’ll enjoy it!  Please note … Continue reading "New Podcast: riveting audio conversation with Futurists Calum Chace and Gerd Leonhard: AI, the Singularity, the Future of Humans and Machines"

Your Life in 2027: A Look at the Future | Vivek Wadhwa (good video)

Great video on Artificial Intelligence, via WEF

watch this!