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The Education Bubble caused by credentialism, generational conflict and a receding 20th century economy does not just affect the young. Sure, when we think of "student loans" we immediately think of the standard student coming straight from high school and going directly into the maw of the American university debt monster.

Although digital divides between the world’s industrialized and developing areas loom large, development experts are finding ways to cross them.

Every three years (or so), the Fed’s Survey of Consumer Finances releases a report on “Changes in U.S. Family Finances.”  It’s a goldmine of information on how families are doing financially—specifically, how their assets and liabilities and net worths are changing by various demographic categories.

Imagine that you own a desktop box that could print physical objects.   At the push of a few buttons, you download a file, modify it, and then hit the "print" key. The possibilities would be endless for localized production, print-on-demand distribution, and the customization of almost everything.    3D printing offers the potential for an industrial revolution within the current generation.

A huge step forward for family planning worldwide took place Wednesday, July 11, in London, where more than 200 leaders of the world’s governments, foundations, corporations, and nonprofit groups convened and committed a whopping $2.6 billion over the next eight years toward provision of contraceptive supplies, services, and information throughout developing-world communities.

Richard Florida made a lovely cottage industry around telling cities, regions and countries that their fortune rose and fell with the attraction of the creative class.

Over the 4th of July, I attended a theatrical production of the history of my hometown of Mobridge, SD. The actors and actresses did a terrific job of illustrating the tough times of the early pioneers trying to forge a new life along the Missouri River in barren lands of northern South Dakota.

What I found most interesting was that this production took place in a cemetery.

Given the endless scandals, abuses, and pecadillos of the mainstream banking industry, it comes as no surprise to see a variety of innovations out there.

Anti-Futurological Answers To Futurological Questions: "Am I Going To Become A Cyborg In the Future?"

Getting to the Better Future can be a source of inspiration for every futurist. In his book, Renesch has offered a vision for new possibilities for the future of the world, a vision in which business can play a determining role.