Category: Technology and Humanity
My presentation at Livro com Debate in Lisbon (Portuguese Technology vs Humanity Book Event), with Alexandre Quintanilha
Thanks to my Portuguese publisher, Gradiva, and the Ordem dos Medicos for organising this presentation and discussion about my Technology vs Humanity book (portuguese version). Here is the deck from my presentation (20MB PDF): Livro com debate gradiva lisbon gerd leonhard technology vs humanity public deck futuristgerd low res Media coverage here. Início / Livros … Continue reading "My presentation at Livro com Debate in Lisbon (Portuguese Technology vs Humanity Book Event), with Alexandre Quintanilha"
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New short film: Futurist Gerd Leonhard on the Internet of Things – a new Meta-Intelligence and the Global Brain
Just went live on my Youtube channel – we have another 5 short films like this, coming up very soon! This is #1 in a new series of short videos on the most essential topics in my work: technology versus humanity (check out my book, here), the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and the future … Continue reading "New short film: Futurist Gerd Leonhard on the Internet of Things – a new Meta-Intelligence and the Global Brain"
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The Futures Agency is seeking a video editor and motion graphic designer
ASAP:). Please apply via this link. The Futures Agency is a unique organisation designed to help its clients discover, understand and create their preferred future. Futurist Gerd Leonhard and his team of professionals help enterprises, multi-national corporations and governments to identify changes before it happens, craft new visions and manifest deep transformation. TFA’s clients include … Continue reading "The Futures Agency is seeking a video editor and motion graphic designer"
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Meine Präsentation: Bucerius Symposium Hamburg “Schafft der Mensch den Menschen ab”
Hier ist das Slidedeck | Here is the PDF (in German). More details about the event here. PDF 20MB: Technologie und Mensch Bucerius Lab Hamburg Gerd Leonhard Public Deck low res Technology vs. Humanity? Die Gelegenheiten und Herausforderungen der nächsten 10 Jahre Gerd Leonhard // Moderation: Daniel Opper Der digitale Fortschritt beschleunigt sich rasant: … Continue reading "Meine Präsentation: Bucerius Symposium Hamburg “Schafft der Mensch den Menschen ab”"
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Yes I did #DeleteFacebook: Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s take. So would a paid-for, non-commercial platform be a better solution?
As of march 23, 2018, I am no longer active on Facebook and will be deleting my profile and all related pages in the next 2 weeks. Why? For me, the current Cambridge Analytica debacle is the straw that broke the camel’s back – enough is enough! Facebook can no longer be trusted to do the … Continue reading "Yes I did #DeleteFacebook: Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s take. So would a paid-for, non-commercial platform be a better solution?"
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New interview with Gerd Leonhard in TheGuardian: How we handle money, what we drive and how we even divorce will become cheaper and simpler soon, says a leading futurist
… just went online via TheGuardian (thanks to Juliet Stott) “The way we bank, borrow money and buy products such as insurance, cars and legal services will change dramatically due to exponential advances in technology. Leading futurist Gerd Leonhard, whose clients include Vodafone, Prudential, Lloyds Bank and UBS, spoke to Guardian Money about how handling … Continue reading "New interview with Gerd Leonhard in TheGuardian: How we handle money, what we drive and how we even divorce will become cheaper and simpler soon, says a leading futurist"
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Video, audio and PDF: Futurist Gerd Leonhard at Mobile Week Barcelona: the future is now – 9 key future principles (updated)
Here is the deck – that was a fun event! Gotta love Barcelona every time! mobile week barcelona future is now 7 key principles gerd leonhard low res PDF 12MB Gerd Leonhard Keynote Future is NOW BCN download Audio MP3 35MB Update March 22 2018: here is the video! Download the MP4 file here
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Ein Podcast mit Tim Renner und Gerd Leonhard zum Thema Facebook und Politik – Podcast with Tim Renner (in German)
#deletefacebook – ist das wirklich die Lösung oder braucht es nicht vielmehr einen totalen Reset wie soziale Medien und andere globale Internet Plattformen unsere Daten nutzen dürfen…eine Art von “Statebook” der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Hier diskutieren der Autor und Futurist Gerd Leonhard und der Musik Manager und ehemalige Berliner Kultur-Staatssekretär Tim Renner über Facebook. Renner Leonhard Podcast Facebooks Zukunft (download MP3 16 … Continue reading "Ein Podcast mit Tim Renner und Gerd Leonhard zum Thema Facebook und Politik – Podcast with Tim Renner (in German)"
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The Tyranny of Convenience – made me think (via the NYT)
“In the developed nations of the 21st century, convenience — that is, more efficient and easier ways of doing personal tasks — has emerged as perhaps the most powerful force shaping our individual lives and our economies. This is particularly tr...
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Futurist Gerd Leonhard is looking for an experienced research assistant (freelance / virtual position)
Hi everyone, I am looking for an experienced and reliable freelance researcher to assist with preparing my talks and speaking engagements, workshops, film scripts and various writing projects. A suitable person would have deep background and expertise in future studies (nowist/near-future timeframe ie. 5-8 years), fast yet thorough online research skills, and a curious and agile … Continue reading "Futurist Gerd Leonhard is looking for an experienced research assistant (freelance / virtual position)"
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NEW: Handelszeitung.ch Interview: Der Futurist Gerd Leonhard über die Angst vor der Digitalisierung, warum die Schweiz mehr Biss braucht und den faustischen Pakt mit Silicon Valley
Auf Deutsch | In GERMAN language. Mehr hier lesen. Von Tim Höfinghoff am 02.03.2018 Wann haben Sie sich gesagt, ab heute bin ich Futurist und mache daraus ein Geschäft? Gerd Leonhard: Ich war früher Musiker und Produzent. Mitte der 1990er Jahre hat mich ein Bekannter dazu ermutigt, in den USA ein Online-Musikgeschäft zu starten. Wir fanden … Continue reading "NEW: Handelszeitung.ch Interview: Der Futurist Gerd Leonhard über die Angst vor der Digitalisierung, warum die Schweiz mehr Biss braucht und den faustischen Pakt mit Silicon Valley"
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My latest contribution to The Next Web: connecting your brain to the Internet sounds great – but is it a good idea?
SOURCE “Brain implants or other types of neural links, such as Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) between the brain, the internet, and the cloud, are quickly entering the realm of science rather than science fiction. The Defense Advanced Research Agency is ready to run trials with closed-loop mood control chips linked to AI that can deliver … Continue reading "My latest contribution to The Next Web: connecting your brain to the Internet sounds great – but is it a good idea?"
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Farhad Manjoo: For Two Months, I Got My News From Print Newspapers: real life is slow, technology is fast :)
“Real life is slow; it takes professionals time to figure out what happened, and how it fits into context. Technology is fast. Smartphones and social networks are giving us facts about the news much faster than we can make sense of them, letting...
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Forget learning to code, bosses value collaboration and communication – EQ is the future !
“The report found that while automation is requiring workers to maintain technical fluency across roles, the rise of machine-led tasks makes it necessary for them to do what machines can’t, which is to be adaptable, critical thinkers who can lea...
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Must-read: “Purely intelligent creatures, whether people or machines, are bad for humanity” Sundar Sarukkai on AI
I just ran across this really powerful piece on AI, by Sundar Sarukkai, quoted below – really changed the way I think about AI. High-lights and images are mine. Here it is! The real worry about these technologies is the emphasis on intelligence rather than other characteristics of human beings. AI is an attempt to reproduce … Continue reading "Must-read: “Purely intelligent creatures, whether people or machines, are bad for humanity” Sundar Sarukkai on AI"
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My presentation at the Vodafone IoT Conference in Lisbon, today: the 9 IoT Future Principles
Here is the deck, below – event details are here “A nossa sociedade está a evoluir no sentido de um novo paradigma: Internet of Things (IoT). Considerando ser o melhor parceiro para implementar uma sociedade mais tecnológica e inteligente, a Vodafone desmistifica o tema com um debate qualificado com foco em dois eixos: Indústria e … Continue reading "My presentation at the Vodafone IoT Conference in Lisbon, today: the 9 IoT Future Principles"
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Futurist Gerd Leonhard Talk at Dutch Future Society: technology and humanity, the next 10 years (NEW VIDEO, AUDIO)
That was a great event! Here is my slide-deck as promised:) Creative Commons license applies, as always. Be sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel. Technology humanity Dutch Future Society Amsterdam Gerd Leonhard Futurist Speaker 25MB PDF Check out my ‘new’ book Technology vs Humanity
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Tech companies should stop pretending AI won’t destroy jobs (says Kei-Fu Lee)
It will soon be obvious that half our tasks can be done better at almost no cost by AI. This will be the fastest transition humankind has experienced, and we’re not ready for it.China will have at least a 50/50 chance of winning the race, and t...
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The IoT Talent Consortium appoints futurist Gerd Leonhard as Special Advisor
Delighted to announce this unique partnership! Beaverton, OR; February 20, 2018: The IoT Talent Consortium (IoTTC) has today announced the appointment of renowned futurist, author, and keynote speaker Gerd Leonhard as Special Advisor. Together, they will work towards addressing the exponential change driven by IoT-enabled digital transformation while assisting the IoT Talent Consortium’s members in … Continue reading "The IoT Talent Consortium appoints futurist Gerd Leonhard as Special Advisor"
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Why Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Need to Be Disrupted (good read via Esquire)
“Meanwhile, Facebook and Google (now known as Alphabet) are together worth $1.3 trillion. You could merge the world’s top five advertising agencies (WPP, Omnicom, Publicis, IPG, and Dentsu) with five major media companies (Disney, Time Warner, 2...
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