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Brazil's Electric Vehicle Future?
A new paper says small and midsize vehicles will be the best starting point to introduce electric vehicles in the city of São Paulo by 2020.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Electric Cars -30%
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Commentary
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4/22/2013
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Solar Will Be 'Sustainable' in 2014
The alternative energy source has topped 100GW of global capacity and should double that in five years.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Green Economy -30%
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Commentary
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4/15/2013
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Is Bitcoin the Future of Currency?
As a valuation bubble (and crash - see update) around bitcoins builds, the world takes notice.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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4/8/2013
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The Next Economic Upcycle - Analysis
Will the economy grow, or will it decline again? TechCast uses its forecasting skills to estimate when the global economy will enter its next upcycle and which industries and nations are likely to lead the recovery.
| William Halal and Anthony Scerbo |
All Technologies
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Article
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4/3/2013
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A Tipping Point on Consciousness?
Who is Rupert Sheldrake and why was his talk at a TEDx conference banned?
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/31/2013
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The State of the Future
TechCast CEO and Founder Bill Halal reviews The Millennium Project's 2012 State of the Future.
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/25/2013
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Al Gore Takes on the Global Megacrisis
A new book and a talk at South By Southwest calls attention to global drivers of future crisis and opportunity.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/18/2013
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TechCast Updates Its 'Smart Sensors' Forecast
A market that could reach $40B by 2014.
| Mohammed Qayum and Chad Davis |
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Commentary
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3/11/2013
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Wearable Computing: Coming Soon to an Alpha Geek Near You
The Verge's Joshua Topolsky test drives the wearable computing device Google Glass.
| Chad Davis |
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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3/4/2013
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Marc Andreessen on the Future of Technology
The visionary venture capitalist discusses our Big Data future.
| Chad Davis |
Biometrics -30%
Cloud/Grid -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Intelligent Cars -30%
Internet of Things-30%
Mass Customization-30%
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Commentary
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2/25/2013
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DNA – The Ultimate Storage Device?
Researchers are storing huge data bases on DNA and retrieving them perfectly. Can DNA become a powerful data storage device?
| Bill Halal |
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Commentary
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2/7/2013
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Consulting Services
Presentation on TechCast consulting
| Amy Oberg |
All Technologies
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Article
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2/3/2013
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Forecasts of a Maturing World
The “Global Trends 2030" report by the US National Intelligence Council foresees rise of a global middle class, decline of Islamic terrorism, and doubling of economic growth.
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/14/2013
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Hear TechCast Founder on "IdeaSphere"
TechCast Founder Bill Halal appeared recently on the public radio program "IdeaSphere."
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/9/2013
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TechCast Announces New COO/President
Ari Palttala becomes TechCast's new COO and future President
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/7/2013
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Rice University Unveils 'Solar Steam'
"This is about a lot more than electricity," said Naomi Halas, the project's lead scientist. "With this technology, we are beginning to think about solar thermal power in a completely different way."
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Green Economy -30%
Water Purification-90%
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Commentary
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12/19/2012
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TechCast at the 2012 Dupont Summit
Professor Halal represented TechCast at the annual Dupont Summit in Washington, DC, December 7, 2012.
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/18/2012
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Futurist Owen Davies Joins TechCast
The well-known author and futurist will edit the new Social Trends and Wild Cards sections of TechCast.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/13/2012
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World’s First Computer Models of the Brain
IBM and the University of Waterloo have both developed models of the complete human brain.
| Bill Halal |
AI -30% SB
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Commentary
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12/12/2012
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Science Close to Measuring Gravity
Long sought-after gravitational waves are expected to be detected in a few years by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) in Washington state.
| Bill Halal |
Commercial Space -intro.
Contact -intro.
Humans On Mars -intro.
Moon Base -intro.
Solar Satellites -intro.
Space Tourism -intro. SB
Star Travel -intro.
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Commentary
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12/5/2012
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A TechCast Expert's Wake-up Call
In "Innovation Economics" authors Robert D. Atkinson and Stephen J. Ezell lay out a path for U.S. economic renewal.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/3/2012
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Will Moore’s Law Reach Its Limit in 2013?
Intel is investing $ 4 billion to extend computer chip design beyond the rapidly approaching limits of silicon-based processing speed.
| Bill Halal |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Cloud/Grid -30%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Intelligent Interface-30%
Internet of Things-30%
Nanotechnology -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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11/29/2012
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Is Mind Uploading Finally Here?
A special issue of the International Journal of Machine Consciousness (June 2012) represents a breakthrough in advancing the field.
| Bill Halal |
AI -30% SB
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Neurotech -30%
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Commentary
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11/29/2012
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TechCast Article in Journal of the Knowledge Economy
Prof. Halal published this business article using case studies of Netflix, Apple, and Toyota to illustrate how great companies innovate to master the Technology Revolution. The article includes great charts of the TechCast data.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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11/24/2012
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Beyond Quarks
Physicists are trying to unravel underlying atomic structures that explain variations in the Standard Model.
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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11/12/2012
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TechCast at NATO Conference
Prof. Halal presents TechCast’s work at a NATO Industry Day Conference in Riga, Latvia
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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11/7/2012
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TechCast Updates Its Broadband Forecast
Many of you reading this have had broadband for years, but the digital divide is still a global problem that awaits a solution.
| Chad Davis and Alexandre Pupo |
Cloud/Grid -30%
E-Government -30%
E-Health-30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Cars -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Internet of Things-30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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10/22/2012
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TechCast Updates Its Body Monitoring Forecast
No longer solely the domain of data fiends and body hackers, Body Monitoring is beginning to show how it can add true value to everyday people's lives.
| Henry Metzger & Chad Davis |
E-Health-30%
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
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Commentary
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10/17/2012
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TechCast Updates Its Recycling Forecast
A fledgling movement just a generation ago now sets its sights on 50% adoption.
| Colin Popell and Chad Davis |
Green Economy -30%
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Commentary
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10/12/2012
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TechCast Updates Its GMOs Forecast
In principle GMOs are no different than organisms produced by selective breeding, but many still fear manipulating the codes of life could produce unknown consequences.
| Colin Popell and Chad Davis |
Aquaculture - 50%
Genetic Therapy -30%
GMO - 30%
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Synthetic Biology -intro.
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Commentary
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10/8/2012
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TechCast Updates Its Modular Building Forecast
Modular building is moving beyond mobile homes and down-market pre-fab. How long till it becomes mainstream?
| Chad Davis |
Modular Buildings -30%
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Commentary
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9/28/2012
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Calorie Restriction May Not Prolong Life
Think cutting back on those calories will prolong your life? You may want to grab some Ben & Jerry's and think again.
| Chad Davis |
Life Extension - 100 yrs
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Commentary
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9/27/2012
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TechCast Tours SE Asia
TechCast's President Lectures at Bangkok University, Consults to the Singapore Government, and Speaks at Academy of Sciences Malaysia.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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9/26/2012
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Bionic Eye Helps Australian Woman See the Lights
A breakthrough procedure may finally usher in a future of technology-assisted sight.
| Chad Davis |
Neurotech -30%
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Commentary
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9/20/2012
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SOLBOT Can Increase Solar Yields by 15%
Solar farm robot makes sure solar panels are always seeing the best light.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Smart Robots -30%
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Commentary
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9/12/2012
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Terabytes of Terra Firma
An ambitious new study will chart ecological data at an unprecedented level, and tell us volumes about the land we live on.
| Chad Davis |
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Commentary
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9/6/2012
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Major New Work on Future Studies for the Spanish-speaking Audience
Enric Bas and Mario Guilló present possibly the most complete reference in Futures Studies published for a Spanish-language audience.
| Chad Davis |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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9/3/2012
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Meat Minus the "Moo"
One company hopes to eventually supply the world’s increasing demand for meat in a sustainable way.
| Chad Davis |
Replacement Organs-intro
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Commentary
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8/30/2012
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Big Data Comes to the Small Farm
The next great wave of software innovation will not come as a new massive platform like Facebook, but rather in the form of apps that add value to businesses by addressing problems specific to their industry.
| Chad Davis |
Cloud/Grid -30%
Precision Farming -30%
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Commentary
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8/28/2012
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Is an iHologram in Your Future?
The masters of the touchscreen interface, may soon have you interacting with a 3-D image projection.
| Bill Halal |
Intelligent Interface-30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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8/20/2012
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Denmark Takes a Stand on Climate
Denmark joins Germany in showing northern European leadership on climate change mitigation.
| Bill Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Hybrid Cars -30%
Small Vehicles-30% SB
Smart Grids - 30%
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Commentary
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8/16/2012
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TechCast at the World Future Society Conference 2012
What’s in your future? At a recent WorldFuture 2012 conference in Toronto, hundreds of futurists, inventors, scientists, and other experts from around the world converged to discuss trend and technology forecasts, strategic thinking, and innovative inventions. Will your brain be chemically preserved in order to “live” forever? Your memories uploaded to a computer? Perhaps you’ll be eating burgers that
| Laura Huhn |
All Technologies
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Article
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8/14/2012
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TechCast at the 2012 World Future Society Conference
At a recent WorldFuture 2012 conference in Toronto, hundreds of futurists, inventors, scientists, and other experts from around the world converged to discuss trend and technology forecasts, strategic thinking, and innovative inventions.
| Laura Huhn |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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8/14/2012
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Are TV Networks the Next Media to Fail?
Much the way major newspapers fell into decline when the web took over, signs point to something similar for the big TV Networks
| Bill Halal |
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Intelligent Interface-30%
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Commentary
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8/13/2012
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Danish Team Announces a 500-mile EV
Fuel cells for range extension, modular design and a lightweight car could make the dream a reality
| Chad Davis |
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro.
Power Storage -30% SB
|
Commentary
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8/1/2012
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Advice from the Future
Following a great session on the Global MegaCrisis at WFS2012 in Toronto, TechCast's founder discusses the best way to address challenges of the future.
| Bill Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/31/2012
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Elon Musk: 50% of New Cars Will Be Electric in 20 Years
Statement produces no shortage of doubters, but TechCast experts estimate he’s right.
| Chad Davis |
Electric Cars -30%
Power Storage -30% SB
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Commentary
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7/26/2012
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TechCast at the International Symposium on Forecasting
Professors Halal and Pearson on emerging technologies that will significantly transform business and society, methods of developing foresight, and sourcing internet resources to build forecasts
| Laura Huhn |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/25/2012
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TechCast at the International Symposium on Forecasting
At the 32nd International Symposium on Forecasting, held in Boston earlier this year, a crowd of several hundred from over 41 countries convened to hear a lineup of forecasting experts. The symposium, sponsored by the International Institute of Forecasters, aims “to bridge the gap between theory and practice by bringing together researchers and practitioners from all nations to improve the quality
| Laura Huhn |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/25/2012
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Coursera Extends Virtual Education
Take a course from Rice, Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Duke...all in one week.
| Chad Davis |
Virtual Education -30%
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Commentary
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7/24/2012
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World Future Society Conference
The annual meeting of the World Future Society blasts off this coming Friday, July 27, in Toronto. Always a Mecca of brilliant people, imaginative prognostications, and raw talent and passions. An event not to be missed.
| William Halal |
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Commentary
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7/23/2012
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Harvard's Quantum Computing Breakthrough
Lab Brings the World Two Seconds Closer to A Practical Quantum Computer
| Chad Davis |
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
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Commentary
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7/19/2012
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Online MBAs Gaining Acceptance
But university accreditation is key.
| Chad Davis |
Virtual Education -30%
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Commentary
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7/18/2012
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Virgin Galactic Announces LauncherOne
Large payloads need not apply.
| Chad Davis |
Commercial Space -intro.
Solar Satellites -intro.
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Commentary
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7/17/2012
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Conductive Ink Could Be a $3.4B Market by 2018
The printable electronic technology that allows you to defrost your windshield takes a great leap forward.
| Chad Davis |
Designed Materials - 30%
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Commentary
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7/12/2012
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Forget User Interface. This is User Integration.
Wearable Computing Could Bring Augmented Reality to the Masses
| Chad Davis |
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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7/11/2012
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A 'Paintable' Battery
The dawn of a new era in “design and integration possibilities for storage devices.”
| Chad Davis |
Power Storage -30% SB
|
Commentary
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7/10/2012
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Global MegaCrisis Trend Analysis - 2012
This trend analysis defines forces driving the Global MegaCrisis as well as forces that are resolving it. We invite your thoughts.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/10/2012
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TechCast Updates on the Global MegaCrisis
TechCast introduces its 2012 study of the Global MegaCrisis -- the cluster of climate change, energy transition, financial instability, institutional failures, conflict and other interrelated threats to the global order.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/10/2012
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Has the Age of Virtual Education Begun?
Online Lectures Move VE One Step Closer to Mainstream
| Chad Davis |
Virtual Education -30%
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Commentary
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7/5/2012
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Audi Wins Le Mans with a Battery-Free Hybrid
New Technology Could Soon Appear in the Audi Fleet
| Chad Davis |
Hybrid Cars -30%
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Commentary
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7/4/2012
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Market Glut in Solar Panels Reducing Competition
China increases 2015 solar targets as two more American firms fall victim to a weak market.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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7/3/2012
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eBay Data Center Embraces Fuel Cell Technology
The first major tech company to rely primarily on alternative power - will the industry follow?
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
|
Commentary
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6/28/2012
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US Invests in SMR Technology
Department of Energy Wants Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Online by 2022.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
|
Commentary
|
6/27/2012
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Big Solar is Here
Germany replaces Nukes with 22 gigawatts of solar energy, providing half of the nation’s electricity.
| Bill Halal and Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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6/26/2012
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Volvo Successfully Tests Road Train on Spanish Highway
A real-world test of a driverless future?
| Chad Davis |
Intelligent Cars -30%
|
Commentary
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6/21/2012
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US Navy Plans Green Fleet Exercise
Successful 2012 trials will lead to important 2016 and 2020 benchmarks.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Synthetic Biology -intro.
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Commentary
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6/20/2012
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Solar Impulse Completes First Intercontinental Flight
One Step Closer to Circumnavigating the Globe in 2014.
| Chad Davis |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Power Storage -30% SB
|
Commentary
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6/19/2012
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AOL Launches "Huffington," A Tablet-only Magazine
AOL has announced its latest attempt at monetizing online publishing.
| Chad Davis |
Online Publishing -30% SB
|
Commentary
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6/14/2012
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Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
The generation of new neural circuits and restored voluntary leg movement resulted from spinal stimulation combined with assisted walking therapy.
| Chad Davis |
Neurotech -30%
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Commentary
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6/13/2012
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Mars One Plan Unveiled
The plot sounds like an amalgamation of Schwarzenegger films, but a Dutch company may have the first viable plan to execute a manned mission to - and settlement on - Mars.
| Chad Davis |
Commercial Space -intro.
Humans On Mars -intro.
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Commentary
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6/12/2012
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Private Space Arrives
The Space X Dragon spacecraft successfully docks with the International Space Station, marking the beginning of commercial space flight.
| Chad Davis |
Commercial Space -intro.
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Commentary
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5/31/2012
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Is there such a thing as human destiny?
You'll love this thought-provoking essay by scientist and best-selling author David Brin on human foibles, fears, and hopes.
| David Brin |
All Technologies
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Article
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4/4/2012
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The Cloud Versus Me: 2-1
Marcel Bullinga is a Dutch futurist and one of our TechCast experts. This article by Marcel offers a rare insider's glimpse into the wild and wacky world of self-publishing -- a place where all authors may be destined to go.
| Marcel Bullinga |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/21/2012
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TechCast Keynotes State Dept. Conference
The U.S. Department of State invited TechCast to keynote their Global Futures Forum – Transformational Technologies: Foundations for Understanding the Future of Global Security.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/14/2012
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TechCast Accuracy and Goofs
TechCast is completing its annual validation studies, which is why our experts have been busy again updating estimates.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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3/13/2012
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Google’s Glasses
At last, heads-up displays are likely to enter the mainstream soon
| William Halal |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
|
Commentary
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3/2/2012
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Stem Cell Progress
Trial by Advanced Cell Technology reports success in alleviating human blindness
| Henry Mertzger MD |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
Replacement Organs-intro
Synthetic Biology -intro.
|
Commentary
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2/18/2012
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Nanotubes beat silicon
IBM demonstrates that carbon nanotubes outperform silicon transistors
| William Halal |
Nanotechnology -30%
|
Commentary
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2/14/2012
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Smart TV (and everything else)
IT giants are transforming the tube with voice controls, wireless connections, 3D, and convergence across devices.
| William Halal |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Virtual Education -30%
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Commentary
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1/12/2012
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Managing the Future
This new book by Steve Millett draws on years of forecasting for Battelle and his own firm to tell us why the art and science of anticipating change is increasingly important. Steve is also a long-time member of the TechCast Expert Panel.
| Stephen M. Millett, PhD |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/11/2012
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Results on Consciousness
Consciousness represents a new frontier beyond knowledge. TechCast's survey focuses on evaluating “Technologies of Consciousness” (ToC) that can alter awareness.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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1/9/2012
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TechCast Visits SE Asia
Singapore's Foresight Conference. Technology Park in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia. IKI- SEA. National Innovation Agency. Bangkok Uuiversity. The ICICKM Conference in Bangkok.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/9/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Oct 13
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Oct 13 Show with Kelly Carnes, TechVision21
| William Halal |
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro.
Hi-Speed Trains -30%
Hybrid Cars -30%
Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Intelligent Cars -30%
Small Aircraft -30%
Small Vehicles-30% SB
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Article
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11/30/2011
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Leaving Earth Behind – Forever?
A report on DARPA's 100 Year Starship Study intended to have humans travel to nearby star systems.
| Laura Huhn |
Contact -intro.
Star Travel -intro.
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Commentary
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11/7/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Oct 6
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Oct 6 Show with Dr. Chip Petricon, George Mason University
| William Halal |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Genetic Therapy -30%
Personal Medicine -30%
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Article
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11/4/2011
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The Virtual Assistant Arrives
Apple's Siri launches a natural interface that should allow us to simply talk to intelligent machines in your work, home, car, education, and possibly even with your government
| William Halal |
Intelligent Interface-30%
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Commentary
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10/7/2011
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The Mystery and Power of Light
Recent advances in artificial trees, optical wireless, photonic computers, optical crystals, high-performing solar cells, and violence from the Sun.
| William Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Article
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10/7/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Sept 29
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 29 Show with Mike Jackson, Chairman, Shaping Tomorrow
| William Halal |
3-D Printing - intro.
Designed Materials - 30%
Mass Customization-30%
Micro-Machines -30%
Modular Buildings -30%
Nanotechnology -30%
Power Storage -30% SB
Smart Robots -30%
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Article
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9/28/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Sept 22
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 22 Show with Professor Steve Ruth, George Mason University
| William Halal |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Virtual Education -30%
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Article
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9/23/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Sept 15
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 15 Show with Marvin Cetron, President of Forecasting International
| William Halal |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Cloud/Grid -30%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Reality -30%
|
Article
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9/14/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Sept 8
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 8 Show with John Petersen, Director of the Arlington Institute.
| Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification-90%
|
Article
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9/5/2011
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TechCast at World Future Society - Transportation
Power Point presentation by Ken Harris, TechCast's Managing Editor and Editor of Transportation
| Ken Harris |
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro.
Hi-Speed Trains -30%
Hybrid Cars -30%
Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Intelligent Cars -30%
Small Aircraft -30%
Small Vehicles-30% SB
|
Article
|
9/3/2011
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TechCast Radio Show - Sept 1
Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 1 Show.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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8/29/2011
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Can a Green Economy Save the Earth?
Laura Huhn, TechCast's Editor for Energy & Environment, offers some hopeful guidance on the mounting crisis in energy, climate, environment decay, and other threats to the Earth.
| Laura Huhn |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification-90%
|
Article
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8/25/2011
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IBM’s “Neurosynaptic Chips” Simulate Brain
IBM has created chips that operate like human synapses. They can learn and change the behavior of their neural networks, forming the basis for a new class of intelligent computers
| Jim Kadtke |
AI -30% SB
Intelligent Web -30%
|
Commentary
|
8/22/2011
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TechCast at World Future Society - IT
Presentation by Jim Kadtke, TechCast Editor of Information Technology
| Jim Kadkte |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Cloud/Grid -30%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Article
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8/12/2011
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Air Tech Taking Off
A slew of hot aircraft designs wowed people at the Paris Air Show, suggesting that a new breed of green, far faster air tech is taking off.
| William Halal |
Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Small Aircraft -30%
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Commentary
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8/11/2011
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Web Hosting Get’s Good
A wide variety of good hosting services are appearing that offer great values.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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8/3/2011
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Virtual Education Breakthrough
Salman Khan, the entrepreneur who developed on online video to help his niece learn math, has stimulated a flood of activity that promises to bring Virtual Education into the mainstream.
| William Halal |
Virtual Education -30%
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Commentary
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8/2/2011
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles
This is a fine study by three graduate students in the Emerging Technologies course at George Washington University. Kim, Alex, and Tim explore the relative benefits and drawbacks of hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen fueled cars plus more.
| Kim Augustine, Alex Sandidge, Timothy Williams |
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro.
Hybrid Cars -30%
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Article
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8/1/2011
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TechCast at World Future Society - Energy & Environment
Presentation by Laura Huhn, author and TechCast Editor for Energy & Environment
| Laura Huhn |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification-90%
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Article
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7/26/2011
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Possibly the Best
A summary of accomplishments, suggesting that TechCast may possibly be the best forecasting system in the world.
| W. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/22/2011
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TechCast at World Future Society
Power Point of Introduction to TechCast panel at the World Future Society Conference in Vancouver. Presentations by Laura Huhn, Jim Kadtke, and Ken Harris to follow.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/18/2011
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World Future Society Panel
Power Point of Bill Halal's overview of TechCast at the World Future Society Conference in Vancouver, to a strong reception. Presentations by Laura Huhn, Jim Kadtke, and Ken Harris to follow.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/15/2011
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TechCast Services
Presentation on TechCast Consulting Services using our 130 international experts, university resources, and access to Washington, DC.
| Yannis Kalfoglou |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/13/2011
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Foresight Article
Dr. Roy Pearson published a fine article on TechCast in Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. Roy is Chancellor Professor of Business, William and Mary Mason School of Business, and a long-time TechCast expert.
| Roy Pearson |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/13/2011
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TechCast in Expresso
Article about TechCast's work in Portugal's leading newspaper
| Jorge N. Rodrigues |
All Technologies
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Article
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7/4/2011
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Health Care Scanning and Forecasting
Governments around the world are scanning and forecasting the revolution in medical technologies
| William Halal |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
E-Health-30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
GMO - 30%
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Neurotech -30%
Personal Medicine -30%
Replacement Organs-intro
Synthetic Biology -intro.
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Commentary
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6/17/2011
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Cloud Computing
This fine little study by Tim Gibson notes the different types of cloud computing – private, community, public, and hybrid. A survey of 79 computer users then shows that roughly 40% now use cloud, while another 20% are considering it. The survey also shows that people like the performance of cloud but are wary of its security and reliability.
| Tim Gibson |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Cloud/Grid -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Article
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6/14/2011
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Technology's Promise
A new book has been published using the work of TechCast.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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6/2/2011
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TechCast in Rogue Magazine
TechCast is featured in the introduction and the forecasts on Space Tourism, Quantum Computing, and Cancer Cure
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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5/30/2011
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DNI STUDY
Study of Human Language Technologies conducted for the US Director of National Intellience by TechCast.
| William Halal |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
E-Government -30%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
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Article
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5/25/2011
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KSU STUDY
Study of 48 technologies conducted for King Saud University by TechCast
| William Halal and Henry Heilbrunn |
All Technologies
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Article
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5/25/2011
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Arab Spring and the Tech Revolution
The Arab Spring is but the latest manifestation of the revolutionary power of Information Technology. Just like the fall of Communism, it reminds us that more transformative events are likely.
| William Halal |
Cloud/Grid -30%
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Article
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5/16/2011
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The Shock Wave Engine
This brilliant invention at the U. of Michigan may be far better than the old Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) - and good for hybrid cars.
| William Halal |
Hybrid Cars -30%
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Commentary
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5/11/2011
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The Future of Nuclear Energy
As the world reeled from Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, global leaders initiated a moratorium on building nuclear plants and called for strengthening safety regulations. Where does nuclear energy go from here?
| Laura Huhn |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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5/11/2011
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Global MegaCrisis Study
| William Halal and Michael Marien |
All Technologies
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Article
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4/26/2011
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Synthetic Life
Craig Venter’s Success and New Questions
| William Halal |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
E-Health-30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
Replacement Organs-intro
Synthetic Biology -intro.
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Commentary
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4/4/2011
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Electricity from the Air
The vision of Nicola Tesla could prove to be valid as researchers find ways to extract electical power from ambient air.
| William E. Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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3/30/2011
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Solar-Powered Night Flight
To boldly demonstrate the enormous advances in batteries and efficient aircraft, the world's first "Solar Aircraft" is planned to fly around the globe nonstop - even through the dark of night.
| William Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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3/29/2011
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Introducing TechCast 6.0
This Sixth Generation of TechCast has new features on a bright new homepage,
advancing our lead as possibly the best forecasting system in the world.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/29/2011
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Framing Consciousness
John Sagi was one of our first authors with a fine article "Can Computers Think?" In this new article, he surveys the literature on consciousness to define this poorly understood topic that is now gaining such attention. A graphic illustrates the tentative structure of consciousness.
| John Sagi |
AI -30% SB
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Article
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3/3/2011
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The IT Global Revolution - Evolve or Die
Phil Nelson offers a badly needed touch of optimism by noting that major forecasts agree the IT revolution will soon transform life. It may be hard to imagine, but the next economic boom could release a burst of collaborative problem-solving, collective energy, and global consciousness.
| Phillip Nelson |
All Technologies
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Article
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3/2/2011
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Wireless now Mainstream
Jim Kadtke, our field editor for IT, notes that TechCast experts confirm Wireless arrived in 2010. The forecast will remain up for a while for the use of our subscribers.
| James Kadtke |
Global Brain-50%
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Commentary
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3/1/2011
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Nuclear Fusion - Finally
Lasers are being used to create net energy gains and look promising for commercial fusion.
| William Halal |
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Commentary
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2/9/2011
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Video Conferencing Almost Here
Lower costs and good quality have allowed companies like Cisco to delivery video conferencing to the masses.
| William Halal |
Intelligent Interface-30%
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Commentary
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1/31/2011
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Now "dark flow"
Galaxies are found to be speeding toward some mysterious point in the universe. Unable to explain this, scientists are calling it "dark flow" - like dark matter and dark energy.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/27/2011
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Business Collaboration Could Transform the Economy
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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1/12/2011
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The IT/AI Revolution Heats Up
This short essay suumarizes how the Web is changing the world, and how the pace of change is likely to explode in the next few years
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/11/2011
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AI Entering Mainstream
Phones that talk, intelligent search, and more are entering mainsteam use. Google, Intel and other companies are leading the way.
| William Halal |
AI -30% SB
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Commentary
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1/5/2011
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A First for Thought Power
Using brain-computer interfaces, scientists have taught a monkey to "walk" a robot by simply thinking.
| William E. Halal |
Thought Power - 30%
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Commentary
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12/28/2010
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Singapore II
TechCast visited Southeast Asia, speaking at Seoul, Taiwan, and Singapore to corporate CEOs and government officials.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/24/2010
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National Academies Report
TechCast was among the top three forecasting systems cited by the US National Academies in a seminal report.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/16/2010
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TechCast Accuracy
Our annual analysis of accuracy confirms that the error band of TechCast's forecasts remains about +/- 3 years on average. Results also show a tendency to "lead" actual arrivals due to expert optimistism. Accuracy seems to have improved in recent years with more experts, improved methods, and constant updating of sound background data.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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8/30/2010
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Study on Consciousness
John Sagi frames structure of mind/spirit
| William E. Halal |
AI -30% SB
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Commentary
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7/15/2010
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Use of Biometrics
Two GWU graduate students, Vivian Chu and Gayathri Rajendran, provide an incisive survey of who is using biometrics, for what purpose, and the pros and cons. With security needs rising, the field has a bright future.
| Vivian Chu and Gayathri Rajendran |
Biometrics -30%
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Article
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6/16/2010
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TechCast on Small Business Show
Bill Halal Interview with Jim Blasingame
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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4/22/2010
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The Next IT/E-Commerce Boom
TechCast forecasts $43 T global market
| William E. Halal |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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1/30/2010
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Estimating the Green Boom
TechCast data suggest $20 trillion market
| William E. Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
GMO - 30%
Green Economy -30%
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification-90%
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Commentary
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1/4/2010
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Google Adds GPS Nav. on Cell Phones
Creative Destruction Ahead
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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11/2/2009
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Global Megacrisis
Survey on 4 Scenarios from Disaster to Maturity
| William Halal and Michael Marien |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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9/21/2009
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The Next Next Things
This is a beautifully illustrated full-page article that appeared in the Washington Post. It summarizes the work of TechCast, focusing on forecasts in Space Tourism, Intelligent Cars, Telemedicine, Thought Power, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Robots, Alternative Energy, and Cancer Cure.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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9/8/2009
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TechCast Interviewed on Topical Currents
Technologies of the Future
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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8/20/2009
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Business Collaboration Could Transform the Economy
New Article
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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8/7/2009
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Technology Forecasting Discussion Group
An invitation to join.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/23/2009
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New Forecasts
Quick Results on Intelligent Web and Body Monitoring
| William E. Halal |
Intelligent Web -30%
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Commentary
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7/20/2009
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Green IT
One of our TechCast experts, Steve Ruth, has allowed us to reprint this new article showing how IT systems are going green.
| Steve Ruth |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Gen. 2 Computers-intro.
Intelligent Interface-30%
Intelligent Web -30%
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power - 30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Article
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7/15/2009
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TechCast on Air America
Bill Halal Interviewed on the Lionel Show
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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7/9/2009
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Virgin Galactic Breaks Ground
First Space Tourism Flight Due 2011
| William E. Halal |
Space Tourism -intro. SB
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Commentary
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7/2/2009
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Crisis and Innovation
Denis Balaguer is a TechCast expert who studies economics. This essay argues that the thought of Joseph Schumpeter offers a positive view of the 2008 economic crisis as an opportunity for the creative destruction that introduces new forms of economic growth.
| Denis Balaguer |
All Technologies
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Article
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4/2/2009
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TechCast on Kojo Nnamdi Show
Bill Halal interviewed on WAMU
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/17/2009
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The Arlington Institute Alert
John Petersen -- our famous colleague who called the global financial collapse with stunning accuracy months before it hit -- has allowed us to post his assessment of the economic crisis.
This is a serious counterbalance to TechCast views, and we are pleased to present it here.
| John Petersen |
All Technologies
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Article
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3/6/2009
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Forecasts of a New Economic Boom in 2015
TechCast data show emerging technology frontiers are likely to lead the world out of global ecession. Green Business, Climate Control, Alternative Energy, E-Commerce, and other sectors are likely to start the next economic upcycle about 2015.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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2/1/2009
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Governing Markets
Bill Halal draws on a career of studying corporate governance to outline how the visible hand of stakeholder collaboration can augment the visible hand of free markets. Examples of progressive management from the leading edge suggest that a "quasi-democratic theory of the firm" seems to be evolving that can create more competitive enterprises that also serve the public welfare more effectively.
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Article
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2/1/2009
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Breakthrough in DNA Sequencing
New method reads code in real time
| William E. Halal |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
Replacement Organs-intro
Synthetic Biology -intro.
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Commentary
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1/20/2009
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Washington Post Article
TechCast get's full page coverage
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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1/6/2009
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The Automation of Thought
TechCast forecasts that artificial intelligence is expected to automate routine human knowledge about 2020. This event is of profound significance because it extends the long advance of automation from farm work, to manufacturing, services, and now even to the automation of thought - moving our attention beyond knowledge to consciousness itself.
| William E. Halal |
AI -30% SB
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Article
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11/6/2008
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Nano Cargo Ships
Tiny vessels find and kill cancer cells
| William E. Halal |
Cancer Cure -intro.
Nanotechnology -30%
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Commentary
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10/3/2008
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Cloud Computing
Google and Microsoft vye for the next IT frontier
| William E. Halal |
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Commentary
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4/30/2008
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News Release
TechCast working with Director of National Intelligence
| Wiiliam Halal |
E-Government -30%
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Commentary
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4/15/2008
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Accelerating Change
Al Leedahl, one of our TechCast Experts, outlines the logic of accelerating technological change by drawing on the principles of Ray Kurzweil. Leedahl's theme is crucial because the Technology Revolution is poised to speed up relentlessly, driving a social transformation that is much debated today.
| Al Leedahl |
All Technologies
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Article
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4/2/2008
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The Biofuels Controversy
Arguments over Ethanol are heating up.
| Peter King |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
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Commentary
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3/15/2008
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Life With Talking Machines
Speech recognition entering mainstream
| William Halal |
AI -30% SB
Intelligent Interface-30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Commentary
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3/6/2008
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Efficient Biomass Energy Almost Here
Startup producing $1/gallon fuel
| William Halal |
Alternative Energy - 30%
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Commentary
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2/22/2008
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End of copyright protection to unleash online entertainment
Sony is last of music giants to drop music copyright protection
| William E. Halal |
Entertainment -30%
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Commentary
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1/22/2008
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Introducing TechCast 5.0
Welcome to this greatly improved website
| William Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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12/26/2007
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Thought Power
High-Tech brain interfaces allow sheer thoughts to control machines and communicate with people
| William E. Halal |
Thought Power - 30%
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Commentary
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12/19/2007
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Executive Course on International Security
TechCast presented at this DoD Program on National Security
| Ryan |
All Technologies
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News release
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10/11/2007
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Is Employee Ownership Better?
Employee ownership has been around a while but rarely caught on. Bryce Smith surveyed employee owners and finds high motivation and improved corporate performance. Time for a change?
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All Technologies
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Article
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8/5/2007
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Two Paths to the RFID Revolution
RFID tags promise to revolutionize product labeling but the technology must overcome obstacles in cost, usage, and acceptance. Mat Meyer explores two scenarios that RFID could take and shows that trends suggest it is likely to be used everywhere about 2015.
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Article
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7/21/2007
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The Metaverse: Life in 3D Virtual Environments
This study by Mateo Fernandez outlines how Second Life and other virtual systems are forming a larger form of cyberspace where virtual life takes place. This emerging "Metaverse" will allow people to interact in 3D, fully immersive cyber-reality, extending most aspects of real life through space and time.
| Mateo Fernandez |
Entertainment -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Article
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6/25/2007
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Ray Kurzweil Apearance Via Hologram
TechCast presented at the Discovery 7 Conference, but was happily upstaged when Ray Kurzweil appeared live via hologram. At one point, the moderator was holding a conversation with Kurzweil, and it looked like an ordinary chat between 2 people.
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All Technologies
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News release
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6/1/2007
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TechCast Presents at Conference on Space Policy
TechCast was invited to present results of its space forecasts at an international conference sponsored by the National Defense University at Fort McNair, Washington, DC.
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All Technologies
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News release
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4/27/2007
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TechCast in Science & Spirit
Great article in Science & Spirit magazine.
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All Technologies
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News release
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1/25/2007
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Top Intelligence Conference
TechCast Participates in “Emerging Technologies that Could Change the World” Conference held by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.
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All Technologies
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News release
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12/22/2006
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A Study of Web 2.0
TechCast participated in a study conducted by the Corporate Executive Board, with intriguing results.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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News release
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12/6/2006
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TechCast Visits South Korea
TechCast was a topic of discussion at the Global HR Forum, the Korean Parliament, and other venues. You may be interested in Bill Halal's "open letter" to the Korean people offering his thoughts on opportunities for technology in Asia.
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All Technologies
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News release
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11/14/2006
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When Will Virtual Reality Become A Reality?
Aaron Druck has been fascinated with virtual realty, like most of us, so he conducted a study to forecast its future use. Aaron explores the obstacles to VR in this article. He also presents results of a survey to estimate when it will be commercially available, the applications people favor, and how much they will pay.
| Aaron Druck |
Entertainment -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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Article
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10/26/2006
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Federal Trade Commission to Use TechCast Advice
The FTC's Tech-Ade Program enlists a TechCast blog to respond to questions on technology.
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All Technologies
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News release
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10/23/2006
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Welcome to the Premier Online Technology Forecasting System
TechCast has established a more sophisticated level of technology forecasting. By pooling the knowledge of 100 experts online, we offer the most authoritative forecasts available covering the full span of science and technology. You are invited to browse
| William E. Halal, PhD, President, TechCast LLC |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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10/16/2006
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Technology's Promise
Highlights of the TechCast Project were published in the Futurist containing bubble charts for all seven fields, summaries of selected breakthrough analyses, and decade-by-decade scenarios.
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All Technologies
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News release
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10/11/2006
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Web 2.0
The Internet is Moving to a Bottom-Up System
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All Technologies
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News release
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9/21/2006
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Issues in Science & Technology
Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes, Ted Gordon, and Ian Pearson
Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes, Ted Gordon, and Ian Pearson
Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes,
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Alternative Energy - 30%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
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Article
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8/28/2006
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Conflicting Relations with Mobile Devices
David Phillips examines the use of mobile devices by wireless warriors today to find out what we are really doing with these gadgets. His main finding is conflict - between employees, between employee and employer, between users and bystanders, and between productivity and etiquette.
| David Phillips |
Biometrics -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
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Article
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8/16/2006
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Telework: Overcoming the Obstacles
Veasna Chim surveyed Federal managers to explore the obstacles to teleworking and finds there are few good reasons to prevent taking advantage of this timely practice. "I like the idea that telework “brings the work to the worker," he concludes. "And since teleworking has been shown to benefit the employer as well, we have a win-win situation."
| Veasna Chim |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Online Publishing -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
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Article
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8/6/2006
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KM WORLD
TechCast describes its model of "ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEMS" to the readers of KM WORLD, a top magazine in the critical field of Knowledge Management.
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All Technologies
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News release
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7/18/2006
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Why Do People Reject or Accept Genetically Modified Foods?
Whitney Tull produced this fine study of genetically modified foods, focusing on why some people seem to accept them just fine and others abhor the idea. We think she's discovered why great conflicts often rage over technological issues.
| Whitney Tull |
GMO - 30%
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Article
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7/5/2006
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Self-Managed Teams: Organizations for the 21st Century
Michelle May provides an incisive survey of attitudes toward this central concept for transforming workplaces. Read this while thinking about what would be best for your organization.
| Michelle May |
All Technologies
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Article
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6/15/2006
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Interview with the BCB Communicator
TechCast interviewed by VP Penny Omnès.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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5/31/2006
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NASA Langley Research Center
TechCast presents to NASA scientists and engineers
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All Technologies
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News release
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5/16/2006
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Resolving the Intelligent Design vs. Evolution Conflict
Recent understanding of consciousness suggests a possible resolution to the nagging conflict over scientific evolution versus intelligent design. Both views may be basically correct.
| William E. Halal |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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4/12/2006
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TechCast Interviewed by Playboy Magazine
TechCast was interviewed recently for an article in Playboy forecasting the top five technologies that are likely to dominate the next few years.
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All Technologies
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News release
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2/2/2006
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Emerging Business Opportunities in Biometrics
The identification of people using biometrics is poised to take off. This prescient study by Xi Su, a Chinese-American business analyst, evaluates the opportunities.
| Xi Su |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Online Publishing -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
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Article
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2/1/2006
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Nanotech to Go Mainstream by 2020
The Economic Times, India's largest daily newspaper, invited the following article from TechCast for its New Years Day Edition, 2006
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All Technologies
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News release
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1/10/2006
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Energy Impact of Emerging Technologies
Skip Laitner of the EPA has been striving to improve national energy forecasts by incorporating Delphi methods. This article reports his recent work, including results of the TechCast study listed below.
| Skip Laitner |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
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9/19/2005
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EPA Study
TechCast completed this study for the Environmental Protection Agency to demonstrate how our method might improve national energy models. The study also broke new ground by showing close agreement between two groups of experts and by forecasting complete adoption trajectories.
| William Halal and Jeff Kallmeyer |
Alternative Energy - 30%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Economy -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
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9/19/2005
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TechCast 's Value Noted
Fleet Owner Magazine published a piece on TechCast, noting that the site carries technology forecasting to "a new level of insight and understanding."
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All Technologies
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News release
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8/15/2005
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Attitudes Toward Androids
Technology trends are introducing robots in offices and homes, raising the issue of how we interact with our mechanical brethren. This study of public attitudes toward living with androids offers fascinating forecasts. For instance, the authors find that people prefer female robots.
| Tom Mix and Jason Rupinski |
Smart Robots -30%
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8/4/2005
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Business Opportunities In Biometrics
Biometrics is a hot new emerging technology that could resolve today's mounting security threats. This study by Chinese business analyst Xi Su forecasts market growth, strategic applications in business and government, and prospects for improving security.
| Xi Zu |
AI -30% SB
Biometrics -30%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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8/2/2005
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The GW Forecast
This is the first article published by the team that now sponsors TechCast, when mail was used to manage the Deplhi process. Contrast this with the present status of TechCast, and extrapolate to where we should be in another 10 years.
| Halal, William E. |
All Technologies
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7/8/2005
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The Bandwidth Solution
The burgeoning demand for bandwidth requires more than DSL, cable, or wireless. Hong and Lee explain the central role of optical fiber building global network backbones.
| Soon-Seong Hong and Jong-Hyuk lee |
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30%
E-Tailing -15%
Global Brain-50%
Intelligent Interface-30%
Online Publishing -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
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3/26/2005
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Space Colonization for Dummies
Roy Garrison makes the exotic challenge of pioneering human settlements in space easy to grasp for lay people. A short but complete tour of the field.
| Roy Garrison |
Contact -intro.
Humans On Mars -intro.
Moon Base -intro.
Space Tourism -intro. SB
Star Travel -intro.
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3/20/2005
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Can Computers Think?
Dr. John Sagi addresses the issue of machine intelligence using an extensive survey with thought provoking results.
| John Sagi |
All Technologies
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3/11/2005
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The Intelligent Internet
TechCast studies show e-commerce should reach 30% adoption about 2010 along with an intelligent interface, introducing a conversational form of working, shopping and conducting most other social functions online. This premium article is made available so that visitors can sample TechCast Publications.
| Halal, William E. |
All Technologies
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3/6/2005
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Governing the Internet
Miriam Sapiro was an adviser to President Clinton and is now an international consultant. She analyzes the international body that regulates the Internet.
| Miriam Sapiro, CEO |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/6/2005
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Voice Over Packet Cable
Harvey Bazarian heads an IT consulting group that works at the frontier of innovation. He sums up the enormous potential of this better version of VOIP that could revolutionize communications.
| Harvey Bazarian, CEO |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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3/2/2005
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AOL Award
TechCast wins First Prize in AOL technology strategy competition.
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All Technologies
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News release
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2/27/2005
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Newsweek Article
TechCast's work featured in Newsweek.
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All Technologies
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News release
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2/9/2005
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E-DATING: Shopping Online for Romance
Ryfie Amkraut conducted this study while a student in Prof. Halal's Emerging Technologies course because she was struck by the flurry of online dating services. It will intrigue you.
| Ryfka Amkraut |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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10/10/2004
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The Decline of Scientific Rationalism
Professor John Artz integrates his studies of philosophy and computers to conclude that today's "rational" model of knowledge will soon pass.
| John Artz |
All Technologies
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Commentary
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2/24/2002
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