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Articles on futures research, future thinking, futurology, futurists, trendwatching and scenario planning. Description of theories as well as models and helpful tips. By Peter Joosten MSc.

These are the (technological) trends for 2025

What are the most relevant and exciting trends for 2025? In this article, I discuss my fascination with technological developments, such as artificial intelligence But not only technology is relevant. Also, what is going on around climate change and what are social issues? These are the parts of this article: The next steps of artificial intelligence (with 3 themes); Greater focus on ethics; Nature as a solution. You can leave a comment at the bottom of this article if you ...

2025-01-09T13:11:56+02:00By |0 Comments

This is how foresight driven organizations operate

What are foresight driven organizations? How are they organized, how do they handle innovation, leadership & culture? As a business expert, futures researcher and innovation scientist, I share my insights and ideas in this article: Future-oriented business Transformative organizations Developing future orientation Adaptability Topic: Work and artificial intelligence Why is it necessary to be future-oriented? Future-oriented business Developments follow each other in rapid succession. Think of climate change, climate adaptation, electrification, political events, wars, economic changes, scientific breakthroughs and technological ...

2024-08-13T16:44:46+02:00By |0 Comments

These are the (technological) trends for 2024

What are the most relevant and exciting trends for 2024? In this article, I discuss my fascination with technological developments, such as artificial intelligence But not only technology is relevant. What is going on around climate change and what are social issues? These are the parts of this article: Artificial intelligence (with 5 sub-themes); Energy transition progress; Geopolitical tensions. At the bottom of this article, you can leave a comment if you have a question or comment. If you would ...

2025-01-09T13:10:29+02:00By |0 Comments

Futurologist: What They Do, Methods, Definition – 2025 Guide

What is a futurologist? Does a futurologist predict the future? What is the output of a futurologist? How does it work and how can it help a team, department or organization? What are useful models and systems? Read all about the work of a futurologist in this article! In this article: Key Concepts and Definition Benefits of hiring a futurologist; Methods with my 5A model; Well-known futurologists 7x Future Studies 8x Core principles of a futurologist How can a futurologist ...

2025-02-19T11:06:18+02:00By |0 Comments

These are the (technological) trends for 2023

What are the most relevant and exciting trends for 2023? In this article, I discuss my fascination with technological developments, such as artificial intelligence, automation, generative AI, synthetic biology and precision fermentation. But not only technology is relevant. What is going on around climate change and what are social issues? Finally, I interviewed four future thinkers about their vision of 2023, namely Thomas D'hooge and Lien De Ruyck, Stefan Buijsman and Marjolein Pijnappels. Related articles are: technology trends 2025, 2024, ...

2025-01-09T13:10:59+02:00By |0 Comments

The major technological developments that are changing our lives

The world around us is changing rapidly due to technological advances. But which developments are having the biggest impact? In my work as technology futurist, futurologist and innovation-expert, it is important to follow (technological) trends and developments. In this article you will read a comprehensive overview, including examples, benefits and caveats. Are you curious about the (technological) trends each year? Then read among others: These are the (technological) trends of  2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Structure of this article In this article, you ...

2025-02-13T11:26:58+02:00By |0 Comments

These are the (technology) trends for 2022

What are the most relevant and exciting trends for 2022? In this article, I address my fascination with technological developments, as well as geopolitics. These are the trends of 2022: Brain Computer Interfaces; Human Augmentation; Tensions between China and the United States; Synthetic biology; Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (with blockchain). You can leave a comment at the bottom of this article if you have a question or comment. Are you curious about trends from other years: trends 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021. If you ...

2025-01-09T13:08:36+02:00By |0 Comments

Top 10 predictions by a Technology Futurist

What are the predictions by a Technology Futurist? From AI and automation to the impact of these developments on businesses, healthcare, and governments. Including a list of 10 well-known futurists. What is a technology futurist? What is a technology futurist? What is the meaning of the word futurist? A futurist, just like a futurologist, thinks about the future: what are developments that will impact people, organizations, institutions, business, government and society. Futurists do this based on examination of trends they ...

2025-02-17T20:42:59+02:00By |1 Comment

Future Technology Trends: A Futurist’s Complete Guide 2025

A futurist technology reflects on (technological) developments. What are the technological developments with the greatest impact? This is what I and other technology futurists see for the coming years. From AI and blockchain to self-driving cars, from graphene to data storage, from renewable energy to quantum computing. What is a technology futurist? What is a technology futurist? This is my definition of a technology futurist: Someone who examines trends and developments in the coming years, whether technological, and it's impact ...

2025-02-19T14:50:16+02:00By |0 Comments
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