![[Review] Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku](https://www.futureconscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MichioKaku_commons-125x125.jpg)
The latest book ‘Physics of the Future’ from the renowned physicist Michio Kaku explores the future of technology and how it will impact our lives. This review covers the book from the perspective of a futurist, seeing if it asks the right questions or merely relies on our wonder for things unknown.… Continue Reading
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Hack the Planet! LulzSec, Anonymous and the Call for Accountability
The recent focus on hacker group LulzSec, as well as the amorphous Anonymous, has led to renewed scrutiny on the activities of hacktivists and calls for greater protection from them by the authorities; but it is important for future discussion to revolve around corporate and government accountability and transparency as well.… Continue Reading
Your Life: The Videogame?
I wanted to look at something that we will likely see in the near future of videogames: the conversion of everyday activity into a gaming context. We’ve already seen a few examples of this take place and it is a form of gaming that has yet to really emerge but one that will take off very quickly once the mainstream crowds are drawn into the addictive lure of turning everyday mundane actions into status-based achievements.… Continue Reading
A Very Futurist Christmas
During this period, there is a deluge of lists and posts covering things you could buy for those close to you. In this spirit, I thought we could spend a bit of time looking at a number of items that are well within the futurist paradigm.… Continue Reading
Augmented Reality: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Part Three: The Ugly)
Over a year ago I started a series entitled Augmented Reality: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. The Good and The Bad were covered in due course, however the third part – The Ugly – never saw the light of day…until now.… Continue Reading
Discussion: Spirituality and Futurism
Today’s discussion surrounds the role of spirituality in futurist dialogue. Is there enough of it? Would you like to see more of it? Basically, to what degree should the often subjective element of metaphysical ideology shape our view of the future and the direction we are heading in?… Continue Reading