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Byte Magazine Hits WorldFuture 2011 and Futurists:BetaLaunch

Posted on July 17, 2011
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Patrick Tucker's picture
Launching in 1975, BYTE was the flagship magazine of the personal computer era and remained a highly popular and acclaimed voice in consumer technology until it was shut down in 1998. Byte's now back, as of last week. Executive news editor Eric Mack took a moment from his busy day covering next generation consumer technology to introduce Byte's readers to Futurists:Beta Launch and WorldFuture 2011. Thanks for this great piece Eric, I couldn't have put it better myself. The piece in it's entirety is below. Check out byte at http://www.informationweek.com/byte/

Study On Car Fleet Renewal Gives Astonishing Results

Posted on July 15, 2011
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Natascha Marxmeier's picture

The International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental think tank, recently published a study on car fleet renewal scheme in three countries.

The Futurist Interviews Aubrey de Grey

Posted on July 14, 2011
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At WorldFuture 2011, FUTURIST magazine deputy editor Patrick Tucker took a few minutes to buy a beer for keynote speaker and renowned aging expert Aubrey de Grey who has famously said that the first person to live to be 300 years old has already been born. In this short video, de Grey discusses his near-term hopes for the future.

An Argument for the Singularity

Posted on July 10, 2011
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Richard Yonck's picture

Recently, SF author Charles Stross posted his thoughts on why he doesn't think the Technological Singularity will happen. Here's why I think he may be wrong.

The Future of the Internet: The Three Rs

Posted on July 9, 2011
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Lisa Donchak's picture

Today, at WFS2011, I joined members of the Weiner, Edrich, & Brown team on a panel about Youth Trends. I identified three trends related to the internet and social media: Real Names, Reputation, and Regulation. The internet is no longer in its "Wild West" stage of growth; these three themes all fall under the umbrella of increasing accountability.

This weekend, Google Plus (G+) lets everybody in

Posted on July 2, 2011
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Steven Mandzik's picture

As a special for our Futurist readers we can offer invites to the limited beta of G+. To receive an invite leave a comment (or send an email to steve at 1X57.com) with the email you use for a Google account.

Day 2 on Google Plus (G+)

One of the first things you notice about Google Plus (as my friend Bill pointed out) is that it looks a lot like Facebook.

Our Naked Data

Posted on June 25, 2011
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By William H. Saito

The ease of communicating on modern networks has meant a rise in data vulnerability. A security specialist outlines the steps that the IT industry should take to protect consumers from data attacks—and itself from reactionary regulators.

Augmented, Anonymous, Accountable: The Emerging Digital Lifestyle

Posted on June 25, 2011
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By Erica Orange

From social networking to location-based mobile applications, our digital devices are increasingly shaping our lives. A business futurist examines what this will mean for organizations and individuals in the coming decade, highlighting some of the key “beads” on the “data abacus.”

Treading in the Sea of Data

Posted on June 25, 2011
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By Richard Yonck

Information: Our world is swimming in it. With each passing day, our lives become more dependent on it. Yet, the very magnitude of this torrent of data compromises its benefits to us. New strategies and technologies are now evolving that may save us from drowning—and even help us thrive.

Technology’s Role in Revolution: Internet Freedom and Political Oppression

Posted on June 25, 2011
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By Evgeny Morozov

Revolutions depend on people, not on social media, and the Internet both promotes democracy and thwarts it, says a foreign-policy scholar. Cyber-utopians be warned: Authoritarian regimes are adapting to the Internet age.

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