Future Files: A Brief History of the Next 50 Years by Richard Watson (English) P

Description: Future Files by Richard Watson Filled with provocative forecasts about how the world might change in the next half century, Future Files examines emerging patterns and developments in society, technology, economy, and business, and makes educated speculations as to where they might take us. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wlliam Gladwell meets Alvin Toffler in this lively, provocative and witty look at our possible futures. Filled with provocative forecasts about how the world might change in the next half century, Future Files examines emerging patterns and developments in society, technology, economy, and business, and makes educated speculations as to where they might take us. It is indispensable to business analysts, strategists and organisations who need to stay ahead of the game as well as providing rich and fascinating material for dinner party conversations. Will machines become more intelligent than humans, and even be able to read our minds? Will food in our fridge speak to each other using radio waves, then come up with options for tonights menu? Is there a looming environmental crisis where Planet Earth is doomed? Would you like a pill that improves your memory? ...Or a moistened tissue that could erase a bad day? Would you feel safer if your front door could tell you whether the person knocking is not a stranger? These are just some of the provocative forecasts about how the world might change in the next half century which Richard Watson explores in "Future Files". Notes Subtitled, A Brief History Of The Next 50 Years. Updated edition, examining emerging patterns and development in society, technology, the economy, media, health care and business. Author Biography British writer Richard Watson advises organisations on the future, focusing on innovation and scenario planning. He is the author and publisher of Whats Next, a quarterly report on global trends and writes about trends for a number of people and publications including Fast Company. His clients have included IBM, Virgin, Toyota, McDonalds, Tesco, News Limited, Westfield, Unilever, Coca-Cola and the Department of Education. A regular visitor to the UK, he maintains a website and blog at and is Chief Futurist at the Future Exploration Network , and a member of Futures House. Review Cheaper than a crystal ball and twice as fun...Part Jules Verne, part Malcolm Gladwell, Watson has a puckish sense of humor and his book is a thought-provoking, laughter-inducing delight. --Publishers Weekly A must read. WEll written and concise predictions. --MediaFuturist Futurologist Richard Watson takes us on a thought-provoking journey into tomorrows world. --Daily Telegraph Review Quote A must read. Well written and concise predictions.-- MediaFuturist Promotional "Headline" Filled with provocative forecasts about how the world might change in the next half century, Future Files examines emerging patterns and developments in society, technology, economy, and business, and makes educated speculations as to where they might take us. Details ISBN1857885341 Author Richard Watson Year 2009 ISBN-10 1857885341 ISBN-13 9781857885347 Format Paperback Media Book Short Title FUTURE FILES Language English Illustrations Yes Residence US Publication Date 2009-12-09 Publisher John Murray Press Subtitle A Brief History of the Next 50 Years UK Release Date 2009-12-09 Imprint Nicholas Brealey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2009-12-09 NZ Release Date 2009-12-09 Pages 336 Edition Description 2nd edition Edition 2nd DEWEY 330.9051 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136470957;

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