“Be bold in your thinking. Aggressive with assumptions. Challenging with conclusions. Then accelerate your actions!” -Futurist Jim Carroll
Article: The Fabricator – “A look into the future of manufacturing”
Another article on a recent keynote I did on the future of manufacturing; in this case, from The Fabricator, the publication for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association.
A chat with futurist Jim Carroll indicates that fabricators should be open to embracing technological possibilities or risk being left behind.
In helping out with some editorial preparation for The FABRICATOR’s sister magazine, Canadian Metalworking, I had the opportunity to chat with futurist Jim Carroll. (He gave the opening keynote address for the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show on Sept. 25.) Conversations with such industry and societal observers are always interesting because they take the time to consider what may be possible in the years to come while others have their heads buried in the drudgery of everyday life. My talk with Carroll was no different, and the following three conversation highlights only promise to make those that are technology-averse even more nervous about the future.
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Daily Inspiration: “Disruption is a reality – fantasy brings complacency!”
Disruption is a reality – fantasy brings complacency!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
Daily Inspiration: “Seek knowledge from the unknown, inspiration from that which is hidden, and action in the path not normally taken!”
“Seek knowledge from the unknown, inspiration from that which is hidden, and action in the path not normally taken!” -Futurist Jim Carroll
I’m somewhere over the Pacific Ocean on the way back home after a fascinating trip to Tokyo for a keynote and some touring. This quote came to my mind as we wandered around what is known as Electric City one night – once the home of the global hi-tech industry, its role is changing into the centre of the world of anime, cosplay and manga, with stores, people, spaces and places related to these things.
It’s a world I know nothing of, but which was fascinating nonetheless. And from that visit, I realized that I don’t know what I don’t know – and hence, a bit of the basis of today’s quote!
Daily Inspiration: “Enlighten yourself with the knowledge that change is inevitable; free yourself from uncertainty by being mindful of your proper path forward!”
“Enlighten yourself with the knowledge that change is inevitable; free yourself from uncertainty by being mindful of your proper path forward!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
‘’ Ok, so I spent the day in Kyoto visiting a number of Buddhist temples and shrines. It’s a weak attempt at interpretation…. But I head home tomorrow, and will return to my regularly scheduled daily innovation or future trends quote!’’
Daily Inspiration: “Good fortune will come your way through innovation – but deeper riches will emerge from your ability to turn it into shared lessons of inspiration!”
“Good fortune will come your way through innovation – but deeper riches will emerge from your ability to turn it into shared lessons of inspiration!” – FuturistJim Carroll
In Tokyo today, I did a Omikuji Paper Fortune …. and managed to get a ‘best fortune’ which is actually pretty good. It told me “If you try to become famous it will come out as you hope”, and that “gods will come and where points to, flowers and fruits grow timely.” Ok, then!
But it got me thinking that my quote today had to somehow have something to do with “good fortune” and that I am blessed to have this wonderful job where I can travel the world, and inspire people with my insight on the future! And so, good fortune to you!’’
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