July 19-21, 2013
Hilton Chicago Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
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A Possibility Tour
Heather Schlegel (@heathervescent) is a futurist, technologist, and cacophonist. Schlegel is most recently known for her design futures video work with Innotribe, the Innovation Division of Swift. Known by her online presence, heathervescent, and her consultancy, The Purple Tornado, she explores the intersection of technology, culture, and identity. Schlegel's academic research focuses on the future of transactions and complementary currencies, including the impact of technology on identity creation, West Hollywood, California, USA
A Possibility Tour, led by Heathervescent
With Special “Guests” Philip K. Dick, Bina48, Samuel Delaney, Stanislaw Lem, and Donella Meadows
We will visit and view a variety of potential outcomes of our economy, as might be seen through the eyes of noted futurists of the past. Our tour will feature a balanced analysis of commerce possibilities, highlighting the seeds within our existing system that may lead to each prospective reality. Expect a wild romp through the future, with your guide Heathervescent’s cacophonistic flair!
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