The below is a summary of my recent Synthetic Minds podcast episode on speculative futures.Can science fiction novels teach us better business strategies than MBA programs?Ruthanna Emrys' imaginative worlds offer more than escapism-they're blueprints for navigating technological transformations. In the latest Synthetic Minds podcast, Emrys discusses how speculative fiction can … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction: The Secret Weapon for Future-Proofing Businesses
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Navigating the Future with Sci-Fi Insights
The below is a summary of my recent podcast on navigating future reals. Can science fiction offer better strategic foresight than traditional business models? In the latest episode of Synthetic Minds, renowned science fiction author Peter Watts delves into the intricate dance between future technologies and societal evolution. With his unique blend of scientific expertise and … [Read more...] about Navigating the Future with Sci-Fi Insights
How Science Fiction Can Help Businesses Prepare for the Future of AI
The below article is a summary of the 4th episode of the Synthetic Minds podcast.Science fiction author and technologist Brenda Cooper brings a unique lens by seamlessly blending her real-world tech experience with speculative storytelling to explore future possibilities. Her novels "Edge of Dark" and "Wilders" delve into themes like environmental sustainability, AI/robotics … [Read more...] about How Science Fiction Can Help Businesses Prepare for the Future of AI
Could Immortality Be a Download Away? Exploring the Digital Afterlife
The below is a summary of my latest episode of the Synthetic Minds Podcast. Would you trust your consciousness to live forever in a digital afterlife? The future of humanity might depend on it. In the latest episode of the Synthetic Minds podcast, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam sits down with Richard K. Morgan, the visionary author behind "Altered Carbon." Morgan's novel, which has been … [Read more...] about Could Immortality Be a Download Away? Exploring the Digital Afterlife
How Science Fiction Shapes Tomorrow’s Tech
The below is a summary of the first episode of my Synthetic Minds podcast. Think science fiction is just for entertainment? Think again. It's time for businesses to read today's sci-fi to shape tomorrow's reality. In the debut episode of the Synthetic Minds podcast, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam chats with Karl Schroeder, a science fiction author and strategic foresight consultant. … [Read more...] about How Science Fiction Shapes Tomorrow’s Tech