Introduction to Tools used in Futurism

Our guest speaker, Michael Jackson from Shaping Tomorrow, will give a brief overview of futurism and some of the tools that are commonly used to forecast the future. More information on Mr Michael Jackson can be found here:

http://www.shapingtomorrow.com/home/community?memberid=154249&l=528

The topics he will be covering includes:

1. Introduction of a framework/overview of the tools which professional futurists use for forecasting and the Shaping Tomorrow website.

2. Common mistakes/problems encountered when using forecasting tools

3. Interesting areas to track with significant impact to our society within the next 3-5 years, as well as further out timelines.