In my recent post, Sense and Respond: A Survival Trait for a Converging World, I explored how the ability to detect and react to change in real time has become essential to survival. As convergence accelerates the pace of disruption across industries, systems, and geographies, the ability to sense what’s happening and respond effectively is no longer optional. It has become a core operating principle for organizations navigating uncertainty. But as the landscape continues to evolve, a deeper strategic shift is emerging—one that calls us to go beyond reacting quickly and begin shaping what comes next.
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Sense And Respond: A Survival Trait For A Converging World
In an era shaped by accelerating change, convergence across domains, and an ever-expanding possibility space, traditional methods of prediction and planning have become increasingly inadequate. The static nature of scenario planning—once a cornerstone of strategic foresight—fails to keep pace with the velocity and complexity of today’s world. What’s needed instead is a living, breathing approach. One that adapts, evolves, and acts in real time.
Continue readingBreaking The Cycle: How Digital Twins Can Preserve Wisdom And Rewire The Future
History doesn’t just repeat itself because we forget the facts. It repeats because we lose the wisdom of those who lived through it. When the last voices of a generation fade – those who endured war, depression, migration, or reinvention – we lose more than stories. We lose anchors. We lose quiet guidance in moments of moral fog. We lose the ability to ask: “What would you have done?”
Continue readingBeyond The Playbook: How Jayden Daniels Is Bringing Digital Twins Into The NFL Spotlight
According to an article I saw recently, Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders quarterback, has been integrating a VR headset developed by a German company to simulate real game scenarios. By customizing AI-driven defensive schemes, he’s able to rack up hundreds of extra mental and physical “reps” without risking injury—far beyond what’s possible in normal on-field practice. According to Daniels, he can now read NFL defenses significantly faster because the simulation lets him face defenders moving at speeds far exceeding typical game conditions. Essentially, he’s getting used to worst-case (or, at least, fastest-case) scenarios in a risk-free environment, so Sunday’s real-life speed feels manageable by comparison.
Continue readingExploring The Potential Of AI Avatars: Reid Hoffman’s Experiment With Digital Twins
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman recently delved into the realm of AI avatars by engaging in a video interview with a remarkably human-like digital clone of himself. Developed by Hour One and featuring voice cloning by 11ElevenLabs, this AI replica not only mimicked Hoffman’s knowledge and voice but also exhibited nuanced body language, actively nodding, smiling, and shrugging in sync with the real-world counterpart.
Continue readingRehearsing The Future Of Digital Twins
At an event earlier this week, TCS premiered a new film describing the past, present, and future of digital twins. The production team at TCS did a remarkable job – and I am proud of the end product. Hope you enjoy this journey to the past, present, and future.
Futuristic Technology And The London Marathon
The Daily Mail just launched an article describing futuristic technologies and their role in improving performance and recovery. Reporter Fiona Jackson does a great job of describing various technologies and their impact. I had the pleasure of participating in the article. The article explores:
Continue readingThe Virtual You
I have written about digital twins over the past year and participated in several articles describing a future where virtual representations of all things physical are viable. You can explore the topic here. The art of the possible is coming into focus.
Continue readingGovernments Need A “Digital Twin Division”
I wrote about the expanding possibility space for digital twins earlier this month. One domain that stands to benefit from the use of digital twins is the public domain. Government use of digital twins in the coming years, if pursued, can help leaders prepare for disruptions and disasters. This article – which I authored – was just published by Government Technology Insider. Several scenarios are described, with a vision towards a specific division focused on the possibility space.
What The Community Said about Interacting With Lost Loved Ones
In this post from February 2nd, I once again posed the question of interacting with a lost loved one. This scenario is part of a broad digital twins discussion, whether it is a digital version of a lost loved one, or a version of ourselves that lives on forever. In a post from February 2020, I included this video that showed a women reconnecting with her lost daughter virtually (digital twin):
Continue readingThe Expanding Possibility Space For Digital Twins
I have spent the last several months focused on all aspects of digital twins. The maturing of foundational building blocks has expanded their possibility space. Industrial applications are familiar to many, but the breadth of applications are now more visible. If we view digital twins through the lens of possibilities, we can apply them to the various challenges that continue to impact society. Using some of the UN sustainability goals as a guide, and with the help of ChatGPT via a question and answer session, let’s explore the possibilities:
Continue readingSpeaking To Those Who Have Passed
In early 2020 I wrote a Post about reuniting with a lost loved one. Since that time, the capacity to do so has expanded.
Continue readingRememory, the act of talking to the dead, is an idea as old as man himself. For pagans, it was a means of venerating ancestors who had passed. In Christianity, it remains the belief in afterlife through purgatory, heaven, or hell. What used to be science fiction for some and customary beliefs for others has now become a reality, by using the artificial intelligence technology created by DeepBrain AI.
Nana Coupeau – Rememory, The AI that Helps Us Talk to the Dead
Digital Twins Are Set For Rapid Adoption In 2023
Interest in Digital Twins is ramping, as evidenced by the number of media outlets showing interest in the topic. I have added a number of recent articles to my media library. A very good CNBC article was launched a couple of days ago. It provides a broad view of digital twins and the growing possibility space.
Continue readingBig Things In Store For Digital Twins In 2023
I had the pleasure of talking to Paul Barker in an interview with IT World Canada. The resulting article just launched. We discussed the possibilities for digital twins in 2023. I really enjoyed our discussion, which he captured via a series of quotes in the article. In the context of foresight – a question that comes up a lot these days – he asked me what it is like to be a futurist:
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As a new year approaches, it is natural to want to predict what’s next. But, a caveat: I prefer not to speak in terms of “predictions.” I speak about “rehearsing possibilities” – understanding possible futures and envisioning outcomes.
Frank Diana – Digital Twins Reach a Tipping Point & Save Lives
That quote above was included in a recent article about digital twins. That article focused on the role that digital twins are likely to play in 2023.
Continue readingIt’s The 2023 Prediction Season
It seems like you blink and prediction season is upon us again. Futurist Bernard Marr shares his top ten technology trends list in the video below and associated article. He touches on AI, Metaverse, Web3, Digital Twins, 3D Printing, CRISPR, Quantum Computing, Green Technology, Humanoid Robots, Autonomous Systems, and Sustainable Technology. A very good list from a technology standpoint. It’s time for this ritual to focus as much on geopolitics, economics, philosophy, and society, as these domains will play a significant role in shaping possible futures.
Continue readingBuilding On Belief – For The Love Of Running
I had the pleasure of joining this One Vision podcast to discuss the future of running. As a sponsor of many marathons, TCS sees science and technology as an enhancer of the running experience, health, wellness, and performance. The podcast includes perspectives from Susanna Sullivan, a public-school teacher and competitive runner. The abstract of the session follows.
Continue readingDigital Twins Reach A Tipping Point
I had the pleasure of joining Alan Shimel of Techstrong TV for a short Interview on digital twins. Our discussion explored the growing number of scenarios enabled by the convergence of multiple technologies. We discussed its application in the context of food and health in the short term, the Metaverse and smart cities in the medium term, and the off-planet economy in the long term. Alan does a great job with these interviews. You can explore several topics at Techstrong TV.
Digital Twins Have Evolved
I had the pleasure recently of talking to Fernando Guarneros Olmos about the evolving world of digital twins. Fernando is a journalist with a special interest in business related to technology and video games. Our discussion was captured in an article titled Digital twins also help prevent famine.
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Reimagining the Future 