Future Intelligence: The World in 2050 - Enabling Governments, Innovators, and Businesses to Create a Better Future

The first quarter of the 21st century brought rapid uncertainty and technological promise. This open-access book brings together experts to analyze these world developments and develop an overall view of what we should be prepared for as we march towards 2050. Topics covered include the future of leadership, global challenges, disruptive entrepreneurship, education, and networked learning. Empathy, mindfulness, presence, and sharing are emphasized as anchors for future decision-making.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 241 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The 21st century has been marked by a whirlwind of uncertainty, encompassing social, political, and financial crises, pandemics, and the destabilization of established democracies fueled by the rise of populism. Simultaneously, technological advancements have taken off, with automation, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnologies becoming increasingly tangible realities. This open-access book brings together a diverse group of experts from various domains to analyze these global developments and provide a comprehensive perspective on what we can expect as we approach the year 2050.

The book explores a range of topics, including the future of leadership, the resolution of global challenges, and the creation of a harmonious relationship between human beings and nature. Other subjects covered include disruptive entrepreneurship, the significance of geographical boundaries, game-changing future innovations, education, and networked learning. Interplanetary travel, communication, and the role of empathy, mindfulness, presence, and sharing in shaping future decision-making are also emphasized.

This book is of interest to a wide audience, including those eager to gain insights into the world's future, planners, policymakers, strategists, and entrepreneurs alike. By examining the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, it offers valuable guidance for navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031363849
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023