Module 3 Think Like a Futurist: Resources

As you dive into the remaining Module 3 resources, it's time to start thinking about your final badge assignment. So far
you've learned how futurists think and what elements they take into account when planning for the future.

Soon, it will be your turn to "think like a futurist."

The culminating project in this MOOC will be to construct an infographic, digital poster, visual-type of presentation (i.e. PowerPoint), video, or other digital format about the future to share with your fellow participants. As you move through the remaining resources and Modules, think about what you imagine the future holds and start gathering ideas and information to include in your final project.

 

TOP 10 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

  • Videos:
    • Ross Dawson and Gerd Leonhard: What is a Futurist and what do they do?

Ross Dawson and Gerd Leonhard on the role of the futurist Links to an external site.

    • Eric Schmidt at Princeton

Eric Schmidt of Google talks at Princeton about the future of technology Links to an external site.

  • Organizations & Websites:

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED RESOURCES 

Noted Futurists:

Books:

Articles & Reports:

Videos & Recordings:

"The World in 2030" Links to an external site.(according to Dr. Michio Kaku)

The Future of the Mind Links to an external site.

 (Kaku discusses his newest book)

Examples of Institutions with Professional Futures Programs:

Conferences:

MIT+150: FAST (Festival of Art + Science + Technology): FAST LIGHT — Maxwell's Dream (video)

  • AppDev Trends Links to an external site.
    • Brought to you by the publishers of Application Development Trends (ADTmag.com), App Dev Trends is a new technology conference - open to the public, but focused toward enterprise software professionals.
      • It aims is to "provide talented technology movers and shakers with the information they need on a wide range of trends, tools, and best practices to meet the ever-evolving demands of their organizations. We're all about what's next, acquiring new skills, and enhancing organizational efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness."
  • CES International Links to an external site.: The Global Stage for Innovation
    • This conference is the "world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years."
  • GeekWire Summit Links to an external site.
    • This third annual one-day conference is "the premier technology conference in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together engineers, entrepreneurs and business leaders for a conversation about the future of business and technology."
  • MIT EmTech Links to an external site. 
    • Annual conference where "technology, business, and culture converge. It’s the showcase for emerging technologies with the greatest potential to change our lives. It’s an access point to the most innovative people and companies in the world. Most of all, it is a place of inspiration."
  • Technology Horizons 2014 Conference + Public Festival Links to an external site.: Institute for the Future
    • Exploring the future of technology, art, science, and making (for members only some days; public others)
  • TechWeek Links to an external site. Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit
    • Their "mission is to showcase, celebrate and enable emerging innovation ecosystems." This conference "brings together a mixture of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and thought leaders for a week long celebration of all things tech."
  • World Future Society Conferences Links to an external site.
    • A "variety of small and large conferences that have brought together futurists from around the world to share ideas and vital information about the trends and events that will affect the world tomorrow."
      • WorldFuture Conference 2014 offered interactive, participatory activities, fascinating speakers on cutting-edge topics with keynote speaker Paul Saffo, co-founder and managing director of Foresight at DISCERN.