Tag Archives for future
Seeing the Future
Iakov Chernikhov did, in the early 20’th century: -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
Mumbai-Style in Europe
Like I predicted in 2008, this plot is in motion. Even if this particular instance fails to get off the ground. Notes from my article back then: To achieve greater speed and inflict exponentially more damage, terrorists will likely cut … Continue reading
Kevin Kelley on Reading
Books were good at developing a contemplative mind. Screens encourage more utilitarian thinking. A new idea or unfamiliar fact will provoke a reflex to do something: to research the term, to query your screen “friends” for their opinions, to find alternative … Continue reading
The Dropout Economy
Reihan Salam. It’s a fun, short read, but snippets anyway: It’s important to keep in mind that behavior that seems irrational from a middle-class perspective is perfectly rational in the face of straitened circumstances. Look at the projections of fiscal … Continue reading
Keiichi Matsuda
One of my favorite visual thinkers. He does a great job of tying projecting his own take on a likely future. For example, this video on retrofitting London to ‘work’ in the future is great: The Technocrat Retrofit of London … Continue reading