Technology - Future
5 Top Tech Trends for 2014
2014 is upon us. So what tech trends should we expect to see? Google Glass will make us twitchy. The coming year will see the launch of Google Glass with eye strain and headaches induced at no extra charge. At the same time new behaviours will emerge that are best described as 'eye twitch' or… more -->
Jay Silver’s Inspiring TED Talk: Hack a Banana
By Jay Silver
Why can't two slices of pizza be used as a slide clicker? Why shouldn't you make music with ketchup? In this charming talk, inventor Jay Silver talks about the urge to play with the world around you. He shares some of his messiest inventions, and demos MaKey MaKey, a kit for hacking everyday objects. more -->
Are You Digitally Obese?
Obesity and dramatic overweight are a huge global problem, costing an estimated $450 billion per year in the U.S. alone, where more than two-thirds of people are overweight and an estimated 35.7% are considered obese. But that's just physical obesity. The exact same processes that companies use to trick us into wanting to eat and… more -->
5 Reasons Why The Snowden / NSA / PRISM Affair Is Indeed A Game Changer For The Future Of The Internet
I believe that the Snowden/NSA affair and the subsequent discovery of the PRISM program and the data ‘hoovering’ initiative set in motion by the U.S. government has very significant implications that, if seen together (as in ‘pattern recognition’), could prove to be a game-changing moment. Here are my 5 key points: 1) The future of… more -->
Thriving in the Age of Disruption
At a destination travel conference in Barcelona not long ago, a marketing exec confided to me that although his company has enjoyed double-digit growth during the past four years, there’s a sense of unease. I asked him why. He explained that if a new competitor like Apple or Google or Amazon decided to enter the… more -->
Thinking Strategically – Intelligent Systems by TOP 5 Technology Futurist and Speaker Jack Shaw
By Jack Shaw
VIDEO: Thinking Strategically – Intelligent Systems by TOP 5 Technology Futurist and Speaker Jack Shaw more -->
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Acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on Human Resources and Corporate Culture, Dr. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she is the director of the “Human R ... more -->
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One of the most recognized motivational and sales speakers in the world, Jim Cathcart was named one of the “Top Sales Influencers” by Top Sales World Magazine. He has been inducted both into the Speaker Hall
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Andres Oppenheimer is a CNN political analyst and syndicated columnist for The Miami Herald. He is an internationally known authority on Latin American affairs, economic development, and the region’s history an
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With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, Deanie Elsner is an industry leader in business transformation and strategic brand innovation. Named one of the "World's Most Influential CMO's" by Forbes, she
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A recognized leader in healthcare innovation, Dr. Victor J. Dzau has been involved in many important medical breakthroughs as a pioneer of the discipline of vascular medicine. He is the eighth president of the Institu ... more -->
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Writer of Socialnomics, an Amazon.com #1 bestseller across the globe, including in the US, Japan, the UK, China and Germany, Erik Qualman is an expert in social media and Internet marketing.
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Derek Daly has had an extraordinary career in motor racing, both behind the wheel and behind the microphone. From the age of twelve he determined that he was going to be a professional race driver, and since that time ... more -->
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An internationally recognized expert on outcome management, medical staff development and quality of care improvement, Dr. David Nash appears frequently on Modern Healthcare's list of the Most Powerful Persons ... more -->
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Oscar award-winning actress, Geena Davis is best known for her roles in Thelma and Louise, Beetlejuice, and the ABC series Commander in Chief, which featured her in the first-ever media portrayal of a fe ... more -->
