I recently came across a video that perfectly illustrates the power of a synthesised mindset in action. In the clip, a front-loader driver gets his vehicle across a canal without the tracks ever touching the water. Rather than trying to drive through the water, he uses the boom and bucket to “walk” the vehicle across, […]
In the lead-up to the UK election, I’ve been thinking about whether democracy is fit for purpose, and whether there’s a better way. How about a future where government decisions actually reflect the values and WISDOM of the people at LARGE? It’s a world without political chaos, corruption and ineptitude, which places ethics and fairness […]
In the 1960s, progressives like Gene Roddenberry imagined a future where words weren’t used as weapons. A scene from a 1969 “Star Trek” episode shows this hope. Captain Kirk introduces Uhura to Abraham Lincoln, who innocently uses an outdated (and now considered racist) term. Uhura responds kindly, saying, “But why should I object to that […]
Last week’s post about transitional phrases definitely created interest, so I thought I’d share some other approaches I use in my keynotes. I’ve tried to describe what each tool is and provide real-life examples from my speeches. “Linguistic tools” are essential in keynote speeches. They make them engaging and help audiences connect with a message. […]
I’ve created a fun “Day in the life of a futurist” video using Luma’s text-to-video Dream application. Here’s how I did it: Asked ChatGPT-4 to create 10 text prompts, each describing a different scene. Fed these prompts into Luma, which generated 10 five-second clips. I had my fantastic video editor stitch them together, adding captions, […]
I’m often asked the question, ‘How can I do what you do?’. Broadly speaking, recognise that there’s the craft 𝗔𝗡𝗗 the business of being a keynote speaker. If you want a fast track on the business of speaking, I’ll always recommend a preliminary conversation with Maria Franzoni! This post isn’t about the business, but rather […]
In a fascinating interview with The Verge, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan shared a bold vision for the future of work: digital avatars, or “digital twins,” that attend Zoom meetings and make decisions for us. This idea isn’t just about saving time; it’s about changing how we work and spend our time. Yuan imagines a future […]
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Following OpenAI’s announcement about the release of their evolved ChatGPT model, here’s the lowdown: Enhanced Accessibility and Inclusivity GPT-4o’s multimodal abilities enhance accessibility, making it more inclusive for people with disabilities. For instance, combining vision and speech will help people use digital platforms more easily. Education It points to a future where personalised education is […]
It’s a short article today. I’ve been reflecting on how the emergence of ‘Agentic AI’—where smart people soon employ a suite of AI agents (like Ava) to act on their behalf — will reshape the texture of white-collar work. It seems obvious that those who will thrive: A) Can sift through AI-generated ideas, identifying and […]
