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Pre-Event Video: The Acceleration of Medical Science and Healthcare!
In May, I'll be the opening keynote speaker for the American Association of Orthopaedic Executives/ American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives annual conference in Nashville…
Daily Inspiration: Are You Fred, or George?
“Are you Fred or George? Wilma or Jane?” - #Futurist Jim Carroll Your answer probably matters. Are you stuck in the past when the future is hurtling at us with staggering speed?…
Daily Inspiration: "The future happens, but eventually!"
“The future happens, but eventually!” - Futurist Jim Carroll On stage last week in Nassau, Bahamas, where I was the closing keynote speaker for a global investment/wealth…
Daily Inspiration: "The Jetsons, of course, predicted Snapchat!"
“The Jetsons, of course, predicted Snapchat!” - FuturistJim Carroll It’s true - Jane is changing her face with a mask! What a great photo from my keynote yesterday in Atlantic…
Daily Inspiration: "Timing is everything: keep your powder dry!"
“Timing is everything: keep your powder dry!” - Futurist Jim Carroll I’ll be on stage later today in Nassau, Bahamas, for a global wealth management firm. I’ll have clients…
Daily Inspiration: "You are already living in a world that would have seemed to be the stuff of science fiction just a few short years ago!"
“You are already living in a world that would have seemed to be the stuff of science fiction just a few short years ago!” - Futurist Jim Carroll I love a great stage! This one was…
Video: The Era of Acceleration: Are You Ready?
It's the 'era of acceleration!' Are you at the starting gate? Based on my '19 Trends for 2019', this 15 minute video will provide you insight on some of the unique and diverse…
19 Trends for 2019: It Goes to 20! - "A Child Alive!"
Spinal Tap went to 11 - why can't I go to 20? Why not do one more trend and bend your mind a bit! With that, here's trend #20 of my '19 Trends for 2019' - 'A Child Alive!' Can you…
19 Trends for 2019: #19 The End of the Concept of Inventory Changes Everything
Supply chains? They'll start to disappear as we move the physical production of product closer to the consumer with 3D printing, end of runway manufacturing, and tremendous…
19 Trends for 2019: #18 Intelligent Infrastructure Gains Traction
Do you ever stop and stare at streetlights and wondering how they are changing in the era of acceleration? I do! Intelligent infrastructure is the Rodney Dangerfield of the age of…
19 Trends for 2019: #17 Human-to-Computer Augmentation & Off Brain Storage
Have ever watched a 2 year old go from an iPad to a flat-screen TV in the living room? They try to get the TV to respond in the same way by touching the screen, and are kind of…
19 Trends for 2019: #16 Innovating In the Face of Relentless Volatility
A futurist must always be a relentless optimist, particularly on stage. We've been engaged to provide a tour of the future that provides our audience a sense of hope and…
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