The Future Context for Sustainability

Globe ForumDublin

November 17th 2010

Rohit TalwarCEO - Fast Future

rohit@fastfuture.comwww.fastfuture.com

The Outlook is Turbulent

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Growth is no Longer a ‘Given’…

…Thinking is Back in Fashion

…Growing Focus on Industries, Opportunities and Strategies

Total Sustainability

• Strategy

• Business Model

• Resources

• Behaviour

• Use of Time

Science and Technology (S&T) – the NBIC Convergence Agenda

Nano Bio

InfoCogno

Mind Control 2010-Style

Gesture Interfaces / Tag and ID

Ambient Intelligence

Conceptual SustainabilityOur Personal ‘Ecosystems’ Will Evolve

Augmented Reality

Memory Capture /

Enhancement

Body Area Network

Fully Mapped Personal Genome

Predictive Insight

Strategic Sustainability

Purpose, Strategic Direction

and Vision

Core Products

and Service

Offerings

Delivery Model

OrganizationModel

Map the development timeline for current and emerging sectors / markets – Pick some to back

Science Based Jobs1. Body Part Maker

2. Nano-Medic

3. Pharmer of Genetically Engineered Crops and Livestock

4. Memory Augmentation Surgeon

5. ‘New Science’ Ethicist

6. Vertical Farmers

7. Climate Change Reversal Specialist

8. Alternative Vehicle Developers

9. Quarantine Enforcer

10. Weather Modification Police

Science Enabled Jobs11. Old Age Wellness Manager /

Consultant Specialists

12. Space Pilots, Architects and Tour Guides

13. Virtual Lawyer

14. Avatar Manager / Devotees - Virtual Teachers 

15. Narrowcasters

16. Waste Data Handler

17. Virtual Clutter Organizer

18. Time Broker / Time Bank Trader

19. Social 'Networking' Worker

20. Personal Branders

Pioneer Accelerated Learning

Recognise the Revenue Potential

Sustainable Models and Mindsets

Seek Breakthrough Innovations

$40Tn Infrastructure Challenge

Develop and Leverage New Infrastructure Thinking

New Energy Solutions

Swoopo - The $17,739 iPad

Incubate New Business Models

Green Transport Revolution

Encourage Curiosity

Stimulate Entrepreneurship 2.0

Grow the Tourism Economy

Create Tolerance of Uncertainty

Be Magnetic

• Forward Looking

• Smart people

• Great Ideas

ConclusionSustainable Futures

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