Data Literacy: Using the Socratic Method
A very interesting discussion, definitely connected to the Implications Wheel — with the interesting connection to the classical thinking of the Socratic Method. Article Link
Category: Issues
A Look at the Big Picture of the Future of Work
This is a very broad overview but it actually contains some clearly identified “implications” in three different categories.
How to Beat Procrastination
Interesting article that addresses hesitancy to think about the future.
Pizza Vending Machines Rolling Out across Central Florida
We started exploring the implications of this Pizza Vending machine five years ago. We used this several times as a key demonstration exploration in facilitator training. An updated search on this topic in 2019 seemed to suggest this innovation has …
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The VW scandal could cost car owners $5,000
While focused heavily on the financial aspects, this article is pretty good at identifying implications beyond just first orders. Article Link
Why Futurism Has a Cultural Blindspot
A very interesting article — received this from Joel. I suspect we have some strong reactions to parts of it. Article Link
The Implications of Big Data
“Like all new tools, Big Data carries the potential for unintended consequences.” Prompted by the above quote, this article, authored by Jim Schreier, includes a segment from an exploration on “big data.’” Article Link
Gerd Leonhard – Will machines replace human…
s it necessary for everyone to have a job in the future? Podcast Link
Short-termism and the threat from climate change
By not acting now, we’re allowing the future costs of the greenhouse-gas crisis to compound. Eventually, the consequences will be irreversible. Article Link That job is made even harder because the business community is not the only sphere in which …
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CEO Reaction
At a Spring, 2013 de-briefing with the CEO and Strategic Decision team from a major international corporation, the CEO stated: “When the team approached me with the idea of using this tool to explore the issue, I thought it was …