What we’re about
It's not that we know the future, but we are interested in learning about current trends and how they may develop going forward. 
What will your life be like 10, 20, 30 years from now? What is possible, probable, and preferable? How should you prepare? What will be the effects of trends that are developing now on your employment, family, health, and community? How will advances in science and technology affect economics, politics, culture, society, business, geopolitics, and more? What are the challenges and opportunities?
If you are interested in how the world is developing and what that might mean for the future, sign up for our Meetup, and you will receive notices of upcoming meetings.
These are the areas that are explored at meetings of Minnesota Futurists.
GENERAL AREAS OF INTEREST - Technology | Sociology | Demographics | Economics | World Affairs | Ecology and the Environment | Genetics, ,Medicine and Health Care | Wealth and Power | Energy | Automation, and Robotics | Transhumanism I Information Networks
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you look at past meetings, it often shows that between 4-6 people sign up for most meetings. In actuality, between 12 and 20 people attend virtually every Saturday morning.
Who are MN Futurists? Established in 1968, Minnesota Futurists is a group of curious people interested in understanding the evolution and state of current social, cultural, economic, geopolitical, scientific, and technological trends and phenomena and then considering [1] the probability of them persisting, accelerating, or regressing, [2] the probable and possible implications if they do, and [3] the future we prefer along with strategies and tactics for moving toward it.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineMNFuturists Presentation/Discussion The future of blood.
OnlineFrom 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM we discuss RANDOM BITS where anybody can bring information to the group that might be useful or important when considering the future. Then the presentation starts at 10 AM and lasts until noon. There is usually some time for discussion.
AI Overview
The future of blood videos is focused on two main areas:
advancements in blood collection technology and the development of artificial blood substitutes. Technologies like needle-free, at-home devices (e.g., Tuso), and robotic phlebotomy are being developed to make blood collection easier and less painful. Simultaneously, scientists are researching and creating artificial blood for potential use in transfusions, which could help address shortages.
Advances in blood collection technology
- At-home devices: Devices are emerging that allow for blood collection at home without needles. These devices, such as the Tuso, use methods like gentle vacuum suction to collect a sample after it's been adhered to the skin, with the sample then sent to a lab for analysis.
- Robotic assistance: Robots are being developed that can use ultrasound to identify veins and perform blood draws, aiming to improve accuracy and potentially reduce patient wait times.
- At-home collection kits: Simple, at-home kits are available that provide instructions for collecting a blood sample, which is then mailed to a lab for testing.
Artificial blood substitutes
- Research and development: Scientists are actively working on creating artificial blood that can be used for transfusions.
- Production methods: Artificial blood can be produced through synthetic processes, chemical isolation, or recombinant biochemical technology.
- Clinical trials: Clinical trials are underway to assess the safety and longevity of lab-grown red blood cells, with a trial in the UK marking a significant milestone.
- Potential impact: Artificial blood could revolutionize healthcare by potentially addressing blood shortages in the future.
Presenter - HTom Trites
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