Superconvergence

“Superconvergence” by Jamie Metzl is an insightful exploration into the technological revolutions reshaping our world. Metzl, a renowned futurist, delves into the interplay between artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene editing, biotechnology, and other revolutionary technologies that he believes are converging to transform humanity. Those that follow my work know that I am a big believer in convergence – both as a historical driver in transformative eras and a current day phenomenon. I have added the book to my library.

Overview: Metzl argues that we are at the cusp of a superconvergence – a period where multiple technological advancements simultaneously come to fruition, creating unprecedented changes. He provides a well-researched narrative, enriched with historical context and current scientific insights, to illustrate how these technologies are evolving and impacting various aspects of society.

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Rethinking The Future Of Higher Education

I mentioned last week that I would spend time on education and our critical need to rethink it. To start that journey, fellow Futurist Alexandra Whittington joins our future of business show with host Kevin Benedict. Listen in to their wide ranging conversation about futurism and the rethinking of higher education.