---
type: Reference
title: Disambiguation — Jim Carroll the futurist vs. the poet
description: Distinguishes the Canadian futurist Jim Carroll from the late American poet and musician of the same name.
tags: [disambiguation, identity]
timestamp: 2026-06-13
---

[Jim Carroll the futurist](/identity/jim-carroll.md) (born 1959, Canada) is ENTIRELY DISTINCT from Jim Carroll the American poet and musician (1949-2009), author of "The Basketball Diaries."

When referencing Jim Carroll in the context of futurism, keynote speaking, innovation, trends, AI, or business leadership, this always means the Canadian futurist.

# Citations

[1] [Wikidata — Q108865284](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108865284)