What we’re about
This group is for people who are interested in the future and maybe want to help shape it.
The acceleration of technology means that the near future may bring radical changes to all of us. Major developments in technologies like anti-aging, nanotech, genetics, computing, robotics, and geo-engineering are going to make the next few years very exciting - and possibly also very dangerous. We could gain god-like powers - but we might also lose sight of our humanity, and destroy everything that we used to hold dear.
What's your view? Are things improving? Too slowly or too quickly? Are we are entering a new golden age? Or is the potential "Technological Singularity" something to fear? What does it mean to talk about "Human 2.0" and "Humanity+"? Or perhaps you view such talk as techno-hype? Maybe you just like the practical side of technology and want to find out more about possible paradigm shifts?
Anybody is welcome to this group - you don't have to be a Techno Geek or work for some futuristic company to be in our group. The future applies to us all!
Come join in the debate - have your opinions voiced and maybe make some interesting new friends.
All we ask is that members treat each other with the respect they would want for themselves. Our group has members of many ages and backrounds. We have many different perspectives on what the future may bring and like to share different ideas with each other. We approach the future with a open mind and sense of humility. Our group mission is to introduce you to some of the ideas, advancements and people who are making our future happen today.
If you have a subject you would like us to discuss at a meetup just drop us a line.
Note: Videos of some of the previous meetings are available on our YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/LondonFuturists/ and here: (Older Archive).
Upcoming events
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Beyond Foresight-as-Usual
Ye Olde Cock Taverne (Holborn), 22 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1AA, London, GBSince 2008, London Futurists have been meeting to compare and contrast ideas about possible profound disruptions ahead.
On Monday 15th December, we'll be bringing these discussions bang up-to-date, as we collectively consider what the events in 2025 may prefigure as potential larger opportunities and risks in the next few years.
We'll be gathering in Ye Olde Cock Tavern in Fleet Street, for a special pre-Christmas set of reflections with the theme "Beyond Foresight-as-Usual".
Because the venue has many other demands on its space at this time of year, they are asking us on this occasion to submit our food orders in advance. Therefore, anyone who RSVPs Yes to attend is asked to review the menu options here and to enter their order in advance in this Google Form - before 8th December.
== Schedule ==
5:30pm: The room is available, for early get-togethers
6pm-6:45pm: Food is served and eaten; informal conversations
6:45pm-8:30pm: Sets of short talks, and discussion on each set of talks, interspersed with opportunities to visit the bar
8:30pm: Informal networking
== The speakers / challengers ==
To Be Announced
== RSVP please ==
Registrations are capped at 40 people.
First-time attendees are welcome.
There's no charge to register or attend, but the pub will expect everyone to order at least one drink, and the majority of attendees to pre-order some food to eat.
All being well, all plates will be set aside by 6:45pm to allow everyone to concentrate on the main discussion!
== More about the venue ==
Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, Holborn, London, EC4Y 1AA
See https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/ye-olde-cock-tavern
We'll be meeting in the room at the top of the stairs, though drinks should be ordered from the bar on the ground floor.
** Note that this is an in-person meeting, and there will be no remote access, sorry **11 attendees
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