In this insightful episode, Ross Dawson interviews futurist Sylvia Gallusser about multidisciplinary foresight and how we can all become proactive in shaping the future. Sylvia highlights the power of combining fields like sociology and history to identify long-term patterns, while using creative tools like envisioning meditation and fiction to imagine actionable future scenarios. They alsoContinueContinue reading “Multidisciplinary Foresight”
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A Half-Year of Future Vision
Discover a sample of our work at Silicon Humanism with 16 issues of Future Vision. Future Vision Volume 1Download
Reinventing the Classroom
š The Future of Education Unfolds in the Latest Issue of Future Vision! This week, we investigate the transformative world of education with our newest release of Future Vision. š Discover our latest signals OpenAIās new tech can mimic your voice in secondsāwhat does that mean for your digital identity? Tennesseeās ELVIS Act is changingContinueContinue reading “Reinventing the Classroom”
How a Futurist Views the Age of AI
Silicon Humanism founder, Sylvia Gallusser, worked for television and radio in France and in strategy consulting in California before making a career transition to become a professional futurist. The job title of a futurist might not have been on the shortlist of many childrenās dream jobs growing up, but the discipline has become essential asContinueContinue reading “How a Futurist Views the Age of AI”
Collective Futures, Personal Futures
With alarming rates of depression and loneliness in the most vulnerable populations (the youth, the elderly, the ill), the need for futures thinking and hope building is particularly acute.4 years ago, Sean Moffitt and Rob Tyrie joined forces in the midst of a global pandemic and brought together hundreds of futures thinkers and sensemakers fromContinueContinue reading “Collective Futures, Personal Futures”
Past, Present, Future: Writing our History
š Greetings, Futures Thinkers and Builders! š Welcome to the latest edition of Future Vision, where we explore the future and the intersection of technology, culture, and the human experience. In this issue, we delve into the rich tapestry of our collective past, examine the signals of our future, and invite you to engage inContinueContinue reading “Past, Present, Future: Writing our History”
COMPASS: Collapse
The latest issue of COMPASS, The Global Voice of Professional Futurists is out and we talk about Collapse! Check it out on Association of Professional Futurists – APF. It features articles from a range of outstanding futurists such as Wendy Schultz, Richard Hames, Riane Eisler, Christopher Jones, Andrew Curry, Patricia Lustig, Gill Ringland, Elina Hiltunen, Dr. Monica Mastrantonio, Jeremy W., Ian Paterson, Graham Norris, Tracey Follows, Stephen Aguilar-Millan, Professor(Dr) Sanjay KumaContinueContinue reading “COMPASS: Collapse”
The Future of Journalism: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics of inviting Generative AI in the Newsroom
Itās always a pleasure to welcome journalist colleagues from Europe to California! š We just had an incredible day of workshops with journalists from Norway, digging into the future of #Journalism. We met at #Hanahaus in Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Together we explored and pondered how AI tools are bringing novel opportunities, potential risks,ContinueContinue reading “The Future of Journalism: Risks, Opportunities, and Ethics of inviting Generative AI in the Newsroom”
The Upgrade: AI for Journalists and Marketers
Iām happy to share that Iāve obtained a new certification: AI Fundamentals for Professional Communicators and Marketers from The Upgrade! It was such an amazing class! The instructors are excellent experts and communicators! Peter Bittner is so smart and knowledgeable, agile in his thoughts, and caring for the group to have a great learning experience. Kris KrĆ¼g regularly brings freshContinueContinue reading “The Upgrade: AI for Journalists and Marketers”
Caring about… the Future of Water!
š° Our Issue #4 of FUTURE VISION is out!! š° The future of water has become a critical concern for our planet. How can we ensure a water-secure future for ourselves and generations to come? š In the latest issue of FutureVision, we explore the challenges and opportunities of water management in the 21st century.ContinueContinue reading “Caring about… the Future of Water!”
Leap Day of the Swan: The State of Work
It happens every…126,144,000 seconds2,102,400 minutes35,040 hours1,460 days4 years of orbits ’round the sun…āIt’s Leap Day – a four-year milestone our Guild wants to celebrate and milepost … because a lot can happen in four years.āLeap Day has been notorious for being ignored unless you happen to have a wedding anniversary, or you are a Leapling (born on Feb 29th). ButContinueContinue reading “Leap Day of the Swan: The State of Work”
Futurist, Sylvia Gallusser, on the GenAI “revolution”!
I had the fantastic opportunity to discuss the future of AI for journalists with Peter BittnerĀ at The Upgrade! šļøInterview: Futurist Sylvia Gallusser Sylvia Gallusser is a global futurist and CEO of Silicon Humanism. Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Peter: I understand you’ve studied economics and business and are an entrepreneur. Can you shareContinueContinue reading “Futurist, Sylvia Gallusser, on the GenAI “revolution”!”
The Search for PlanetX
šĀ Exciting Discovery Alert!Ā šš I just tried the captivating board game,Ā The Search for Planet X, and Iām hooked! šš Imagine a blend of competitive deduction and intricate logic puzzles. If you thrive on mental challenges, this game is your cosmic playground.š Ā Why Youāll Love It:hashtag#Worldbuilding: Picture a beautifully futuristic setting where players embark on a celestial quest.ContinueContinue reading “The Search for PlanetX”
Launching… “Future Vision”
š Excited to announce the launch of my new publication, āFuture Vision: the newsletter for young futuristsā! š As someone who loves teaching as much as loves studying the future, I believe itās time for me to act on my will to help the younger ones to embrace it! Every week, weāll share a tasteContinueContinue reading “Launching… “Future Vision””
Alternative Futures in the GenAI era
A new global survey demonstrates how AI has worked its way into the news business, even as journalists worry about its implications!The report was published by Journalism AI, an initiative from Polis, the London School of Economics and Political Scienceās journalism think tank. It is supported by the Google News Initiative.>> The results show thatContinueContinue reading “Alternative Futures in the GenAI era”
Compass – the global voice of professional futurists on AI
The latest issue of Compass – the Association of Professional Futurists – APF quarterly magazine – is out and a real futures-provoking read!In this issue, professional futurists attempt to scratch the surface of AI with a number of compelling articles. I had the pleasure to join this convo as I cover “Generative AI in theContinueContinue reading “Compass – the global voice of professional futurists on AI”
Generative AI in the Newsroom: The Future of Journalism and Media
*** This is a dream come true! *** For the first time in my life, I got to teach on the magnificent campus of the University of California, Berkeley! š I just gave a class on “Generative AI in the Newsroom: The Future of Journalism and Media” forĀ UC Berkeley Graduate School of JournalismĀ hosting a group ofContinueContinue reading “Generative AI in the Newsroom: The Future of Journalism and Media”
The 10-month GenAI Revolution and the rise of the Identity Economy
Looking back to better look forward…! These past months I have been logging signals of change day after day as the #GenAI revolution was developing in many dimensions – product innovation, human behaviors, business use cases, workplace adaptation, creative endeavors, impact on society, regulatory considerations. Here I present to you the 10-month timeline of this generative AIContinueContinue reading “The 10-month GenAI Revolution and the rise of the Identity Economy”
12 Amazing Applications of Generative AI for GoodāāāThe Unfinished articleā¦
First disclaimer: this article hasnāt been finished, because I want to describe the process, more than the results. And in my opinion, the former is much more enlightening than the latter about the future we are going to live itā¦ for reasons I will soon disclose! Letās start with the article I was about toContinueContinue reading “12 Amazing Applications of Generative AI for GoodāāāThe Unfinished articleā¦”
On Worldbuilding, Artifacts from the Future, and Authenticity in Sci-fi
In this excerpt from the Quantum Thinking Conference organized by Future Hacker, I focus on three key components of sci-fi: worldbuilding, artifacts, and authenticity. Thank you so much Maria for inviting me to speak at the conference. https://youtu.be/64DNpueYTWc Worldbuilding: sci-fi takes the time to create not just a story, but a world, with different layersContinueContinue reading “On Worldbuilding, Artifacts from the Future, and Authenticity in Sci-fi”
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