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From the Stage: The Jobs of 2036
At the IIA/ISACA GRC Conference in August 2026, I did something a little unusual. I invented a conference agenda for 2036 — complete with fictional sessions and speakers — and…
I’ve Spent 33 Years Watching Crazy Ideas Become Ordinary. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
The greatest mistake in predicting the future isn’t getting the technology wrong. It’s underestimating how quickly the impossible becomes routine.A few days ago, I found myself on…
The Future of AI Is Hitting a Copper Wall. The Answer Is Light.
Twenty-six years ago, I wrote about a future in which manipulating photons would transform computing. In 2006, I challenged 3,000 engineers to imagine it. Now AI is turning that…
I Was Told My Cyber Risk Keynote Was Too Alarmist. Then October 21 Happened.
Six cybersecurity stories. One extraordinary 24-hour period. And a rather uncomfortable validation of something I said on stage in August.
From the Stage: Change Your Future Before It Changes You
It's the line I've used more than any other, and here it is in its shortest form. After describing a world where companies that don't yet exist will build products not yet…
Wednesday Signals : Two Things You Should be Worried About - And What it Means for Your Future.
Your LG TV is doing worse than spying on you. It's listening to you, recording what you say, sharing it, doing a deep dive into every device in your house - and uploading it all…
Wednesday Signals : The Acceleration Gap: Why Risk Now Moves Faster Than Governance Can Keep Up
I’m speaking today at the 2026 Governance, Risk and Control Conference, jointly presented by ISACA and The Institute of Internal Auditors. My message is built around a simple…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration: "We are rich in AI potential, but still bankrupt in its application."
"We are rich in AI potential, but still bankrupt in its application." - Futurist Jim Carroll We talk constantly about the "promise" of artificial intelligence, but there is a…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration - "Stop planning for a world that no longer exists!'
"Stop planning for a world that no longer exists" - Futurist Jim Carroll I came across an article about my keynote. few weeks ago for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration - The Acceleration of AI: "If you are feeling overwhelmed by the speed of change, join the global club.""
"If you are feeling overwhelmed by the speed of change, join the global club!" - Futurist Jim Carroll To work at the leading edge of AI today is to work with a world that is…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration - The Acceleration of AI: "Today's AI is tomorrow’s dial-up!"
"Today’s AI is tomorrow’s dial-up!" - Futurist Jim Carroll There’s a phrase I like to use: “Today will involve the slowest rate of change for the rest of your life!” That concept…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration: On AI & History - "It's always good to be way ahead of your time!"
"It's always good to be way ahead of your time!" - Futurist Jim Carroll (Such as talking about artificial intelligence on your own radio show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 42 years…
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