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Forum - February 23, 2012:

The next forum will be at 6:30 at the Panera Bread Co. community room (875 Bethel Road). 
 
Topic: "Are freeways doomed?”  Several cities are tearing down highways, creating bold new public spaces, and building a future without cars.  This discussion will be based on this article that appeared in Salon. 
 

Forum - March 22, 2012:  "Real-life Jedi: Pushing the limits of mind control"

 
 
Book Circle - February, 2012  (date TBA):
The Book Circle will meet quarterly in 2012. The February event is at 7:00 pm, at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Lennox Town Center on Olentangy River Rd. Date TBA.
 

February title: Albert Brooks: 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America (a novel)

 

 

 

 

Future/Vision Blog

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January 29

Current Reading – Redux
Columbus Futurist member Jerry Thomas responded to the call for “What are your reading” at the January meeting by offering a handout with a couple of pages of sources he has collected over time, including links, where appropriate. You can … Continue reading →

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Current Reading Covers A Broad Spectrum
The January meeting of Columbus Futurists celebrated the 10th anniversary of the local chapter – and elicited a spontaneous round of applause for David Staley, chapter president who initiated the chapter and has shepherded it ever since. The topic of discussion for … Continue reading →

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December 29

2012 Meeting Schedule Announced
Columbus Futurists president David Staley has announced the meeting schedule for the first half of 2012 for Columbus Futurists: January 26, the 10th anniversary meeting of Columbus Futurists, the topic is:  “What are you reading right now?” February 23:  ”Are … Continue reading →

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December 06

Steve Millett publishes “Managing the Future”
Columbus Futurist founding member Steve Millett has announced the publication of his new book, Managing the Future: A Guide to Forecasting and Strategic Planning in the 21st Century, by Triarchy Press.   He has been working on the book for … Continue reading →

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August 29

The Future of Business Education?
Ross Wirth, Dean of the College of Business at Franklin University is looking for a few good ideas.  He has undertaken to figure out what the future of business eduction – specifically the MBA program – will be so that … Continue reading →

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