The rise of seniors in online gaming is not simply about adoption—it is about redefinition. Gaming is no longer a stage of life. It is an activity that spans the entire lifespan. It is no longer just entertainment. It is …
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After the latest tragedy in Nashville (3/27/23), amidst the constant live coverage, I was overwhelmed by sadness for the children, for the parents, for the teachers, for the first responders, for my own many friends in Nashville – and for …
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Joel frequently introduced his major presentations with an exercise and a description of “The Possibilities Cone.” This detailed report is a special section for the “Finding the Future Faster” Guidebook from Joel and Jim Schreier.
Joel Barker co-authored a book with Scott Erickson, Five Regions of the Future: A New Way to Think about Technology (2005), that proposes a model for defining and understanding how technology can be utilized in the future. I was delighted …
The convergence of online sports gambling and online gaming continues to accelerate, driven by technological innovation, shifting consumer behavior, and evolving digital entertainment ecosystems. What was once a relatively clear boundary between “gaming” as play and “gambling” as wagering has …
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The convergence of online sports gambling and online gaming, particularly among youth, is a rapidly emerging phenomenon with profound implications across psychological, social, regulatory, and technological domains.
Integrating Joel Barker’s Strategic Exploration Tools to Help People and Organizations “See Possible Futures” A Fast Company article, “The quality employees need most right now from their leaders may surprise you” (Fast Company, 8/4/2025), research from Gallup revealed hope as …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is catalyzing paradigm shifts across industries at an unprecedented pace. Traditional models of business, production, learning, and service delivery are being upended as new AI-driven paradigms emerge. From healthcare to transportation, AI’s ability to analyze data, automate …
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