Social Quantum Science and the Search for Infinite Profitability
The invention of the clock led to a mechanistic worldview that precipitated the industrial age; in a similar way, a full understanding of the still-new quantum mechanics has the potential to transform our worldview, our understanding of individuals and society, and the relationships between them. The application of quantum theory to sociology has implications for futurists and professionals in finance and in every field of endeavor, especially in re-visioning their roles and empowering instant transformation.
The speakers will describe the new social quantum theory. The evolution of quantum sciences and of social theory, and their amalgamation in the general social quantum theory, lead to practical consequences for the enlargement of mathematical and financial thought in the sciences and arts.
Who should attend: Futurists in the field of finance and politics are especially encouraged to attend. Professionals in every field will experience increased effectiveness by an awareness of social quantum theory.
What you’ll learn: Attendees will learn the basics of social quantum theory. They will be able to take immediate part in the profitable applications of the program.
How this new knowledge can be applied: Attendees will be applying the theory in areas of finance, education, media, and government. They will be able to apply the theory logically.Richard Kirby, executive director, Stuart C. Dodd Institute, Edmonds, Washington
Richard Spady, president, Forum Foundation, Seattle, Washingtonkey words: science, quantum theory, worldview
issue area: Social and Cultural Trends, Technology and Science
Conversation with Joe
Joseph Coates, author of more than 500 articles and reports on the futures, shares his years of expertise on futures issues with the futurist community in this conversational, informal session. This dialogue forum is meant as a place where conference attendees may discuss interests and concerns about the future. Through informal exchanges with the audience, Coates will converse on any topic of interest—there are no constraints on the questions other than they be about the future.
Joseph F. Coates, president, Joseph F. Coates Consulting Futurist, Inc.; co-author, 2025: Scenarios of U.S. and Global Society Reshaped by Science and Technology, Washington, D.C.
issue areas: Social and Cultural Trends
Futurist Views from Around the World: A Global Conversation
How might futurists from different continents view the future prospects for the financial crisis? What should the world know about future possibilities from different regions of the world? What’s on the mind of futurists around the world? The leaders of Millennium Project Nodes will discuss these topics and others and what they think is important from their different regional perspectives.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in futures around the world.
What you’ll learn: This session can help identify future-oriented opportunities and resources around the world.
How this new knowledge can be applied: Improve one’s appreciation of political and cultural sensitivities in various regions.Chair:
Elizabeth Florescu, chair, Millennium Node, CanadaPanel:
Zhouying Jin, chair, Millennium Node, China
Mohan Tikku, chair, Millennium Node, India
Nadeshda Gaponenko, chair, Millennium Node, Russia
Geci Karuri-Sebina, co-chair, Millennium Node, South Africa
Concepcion Olavarrieta, chair, Millennium Node, Mexico
Miguel Gutierrez, chair, Millennium Node, Argentina
Cornelia Daheim, chair, Millennium Node, Germany
Youngsook Park, chair, Millennium Node, South Korea
Rosa Alegria, co-chair, Millennium Node, Brazil
Pavel Novacek, chair, Millennium Node, Central Europe
David Harries, chair, Millennium Node, Canada
Reyhan Huseynova, co-chair, Millennium Node, Azerbaijan
Juha Kaskinen, chair, Millennium Node, Finland
key word: global futures
issue area: Social and Cultural Trends
Cosmopolitan Kids: How to Raise Citizens of the World
Globalization came as a shock to the generation that won World War II and even to the baby-boomer generation that followed. It cannot come as a shock to the current generation. International elements surround today’s children from birth. When one billion people are international travelers every year, oceans no longer insulate U.S. children from avian flu or terrorism. Neither can lines on a map limit where today’s young people will work, the cultures they will share, nor the problems they will solve.
Who should attend: Parents and educators.
What you’ll learn: Participants will learn how to help children feel comfortable with globalization through the use of maps, flags, foreign words and food, animals, sports, foreign exchange rates, photos of foreign cities, folk tales and books about other lands, religions, and many other everyday experiences.
How this new knowledge can be applied: A few examples illustrate the international connections children can learn to make between their everyday experiences and the world.LuAnne Feik, former CIA analyst; former professor, George Mason, St. Norbert, and West Chester universities, Kenosha, Wisconsin
key words: families, global perspectives, education
issue areas: Social and Cultural Trends, Learning and Education
Cultural Identity: Implications Moving Forward
The underpinning of cultural identity is one of the most powerful influences on our behavior as human beings. Yet, many segmentation approaches designed to inform marketing/advertising/communication strategy do not reflect reality as seen through the eyes of those who know it best, the people themselves. In this session, a real-world, archetype-driven segmentation approach will be discussed. Importantly, implications on how this approach can be used to establish more meaning connections with people moving into the future will be highlighted.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in cultural identity.
What you’ll learn: To see what one’s own culture knows and the impact an inside out perspective has on people’s behavior, motivations and influences.
How this new knowledge can be applied: This knowledge can be applied broadly to the advertising/marketing of goods and services. It can also be applied to product development, as well as development of communication strategies designed to deliver deeper connections with people.Esther Franklin, executive vice president, director of cultural identities, Starcom MediaVest Group, Chicago, Illinois.
key words: cultural identity, marketing, communication, demographics, business
issue areas: Social and Cultural Trends, Business and Careers
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Older Women In the Future: Adapting to Longer Lives
There will be many more older women in the future, because of longer life-spans and the aging of the baby boom. Perspectives from several different points of view on life and the challenges in managing life will be discussed. Risks and how they will evolve; transitions, how they are evolving, and how longer life will make them more important and different; emerging patterns of family life; and dealing with emotional and personal challenges in the changing world will be the topics and issues addressed.
Who should attend: Individuals interested in planning their own lives, advisors in specific aspects of life planning, and individuals involved in the development of products and services for older women.
What you’ll learn: The session will provide perspectives on how the situation of older women is evolving and what changes are likely in the future with regard to later in life risks, transitions to periods later in life, family, and emotional issues. It will offer insights from research and provide information to help people deal with the challenges ahead.
How this new knowledge can be applied: From a personal perspective, it can offer help in life planning. It can offer insights to individuals to think about their own issues and those of family members. It can help businesses understand emerging opportunities for the provision of services and products, as well as opportunities and challenges for human resource management.Anna Rappaport, president, Anna Rappaport Consulting; former president, Society of Actuaries; Chicago, Illinois
Terry Kozlowski, president, Achievementor Group, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Maria Malayter, director, Center for Positive Aging, National-Louis University, assistant professor, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Lisle, Illinoiskey words: women, aging, retirement, careers, demographics
issue areas: Social and Cultural Trends, Health and Wellness Futures, Business and CareersCanceled Demography and Social Trends for The Next Two Decades
Predicting the future is never an easy endeavor, but there are various undercurrents that are often misunderstood but have proven to be good predictive capabilities for projecting forward a decade or two. This session will examine emerging demographic and cultural shifts most likely to create significant societal change.
What are those emerging predictive clues? How have they played out in the past, and what does it tell us about the future? And what kind of impact will that have on various types of organizations? This session is designed to look beyond the obvious, and instead examine the undercurrents that might help organizations plan more effectively for the next decade.
Who should attend: Leaders responsible for long-term planning within corporations, non-profits, foundations and government entities.
What you'll learn: Attendees will identify long-term trends based on evidence emerging today, forecasting how those emerging trends will play out over the next two decades.
How this new knowledge can be applied: The insight from this session is designed specifically for businesses, governmental and non-profit entities to shape their strategic planning.James Chung, author; president, Reach Advisors, Slingerlands, New York;
key words: social trends, demographics, cultural trends
issue area: Social and Cultural Trends