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Book Review: The Age of Spiritual Machines: When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence, by Ray Kurzweil Book Review: The Age of Spiritual Machines: When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence, by Ray Kurzweil- Book discusses Moore's Law (computers double in "intelligence" every two yea… A Future Timeline of Humanity and the Universe A Future Timeline of Humanity and the Universe- Predicts technological and sociological developments over the next millennium, and forecasts the ultimate destiny of humanity and t… Arthur C. Clarke's Predictions Arthur C. Clarke's Predictions- Science fiction king's predictions about the future on Kurzweil AI Net. Falling Forward Falling Forward- Science fiction writer Brian Dana Akers' predictions for the 21st century. Long Bets Long Bets- Discussion and wagers on important future events. Future Conscience Future Conscience- A futurist ethics blog that explore all avenues of human progress through the eyes of a future conscience. FutureVigil FutureVigil- Jeffrey Newman examines the future of the globe, assessing probable scenarios, including the potential for human extinction in the not too distant future. Futurehead Futurehead- Reviews of new and potential developments in science and technology. Saffo,Paul Saffo,Paul- Personal pages of a forecaster and essayist. Essays, interviews. David Houle David Houle- A futurist and keynote speaker that leads a series of discussions on future and global trends. Future For All Future For All- Popular view of future technology and its effect on society. Articles, reference, useful links. Visions2200 Visions2200- Visions of a possible future around the year 2200 ranging from the natural environment and cities to outer space. Bibliography. Smallman, Wayne - Blah, Blah! Technology Smallman, Wayne - Blah, Blah! Technology- Thoughts, reviews and technology news. The Langridge Collection The Langridge Collection- Voices, photos and personal predictions from all sorts of people. Futuresedge Futuresedge- Jamie Saunders offers futures-oriented readings, links, quotes, and a discussion space, to help individuals and organizations share ideas about the future and address… Life in the Future (2010 and Beyond) Life in the Future (2010 and Beyond)- Brian M. Brown takes a not too serious look at the future, and makes comments about the need for reasonable choices. Nick Bostrom's home page Nick Bostrom's home page- Essays, list transcripts, and anthologies on technological innovations and their impacts; observational selection effects; the ethics of artificial intel… Future 25 Future 25- The international branch of the German registered society `Zukunft 25 e.V.' which is dedicated to promoting thinking and acting in long time spans. DaVinci Institute DaVinci Institute- Comprised of over 150 scientists, researchers, and futurists located across the United States, its goal being to track emerging technologies and speculate about… Foresight for the European Research Area (FORERA) Foresight for the European Research Area (FORERA)- Foresight provides a framework for a group of people concerned with an issue at stake, such as future of EU manufacturing, resea… Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS)- One of the eight Research Institutes of the European Commission (EC), the IPTS organizes regional foresight studies on scie… The Millennium Project The Millennium Project- Think tank of futurists, scholars, business planners, and policy makers. New Environment Association New Environment Association- Background and current activities directed toward achieving a sustainable world that is supportive of all human beings. Shaping Tomorrow Shaping Tomorrow- Helps people and organizations better anticipate and respond to upcoming change through research and programs that review critical uncertainties, challenges and … The Calousian Association The Calousian Association- A membership organization of those wanting to help the humanity in reaching Calousia, the humanity's state of high-capacity existence. Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies- A nonprofit organization in the United States seeking to contribute to the understanding of the impact of emerging technologies on … World Space League World Space League- Primary Objective: To establish a World Wide Network of people who believe that Space Business / Travel /Education should be available to all people regardless… Frontier Organizations on the Web Frontier Organizations on the Web- - A list of organizations engaged in frontier and visionary work such as future studies, philosophy, personal and social liberation, and advance… The Centre for Future Studies The Centre for Future Studies- Futures think tank focused on future trends and their impacts for applications including product development, strategy formulation, marketing commun… World Futures Studies Federation World Futures Studies Federation- A professional society of futures researchers, academics, consultants, and their affiliated organizations. Includes activities, events, newslette… Craig Research Labs Craig Research Labs- A private sector scientific research firm, existing to accelerate the technological development of the human race. World-Information.org World-Information.org- Organization explores implications of new information and communication technologies. Includes press releases, information on events and exhibits, and links… The Digital Exploration Society - DEX The Digital Exploration Society - DEX- Multimedia authoring from remote, natural places allows children and adults to understand how to express themselves in the new media world o… Institute for Alternative Futures Institute for Alternative Futures- Nonprofit research and educational organization specializing in aiding organizations and individuals to more wisely choose and create their pref… The Mother's Service Society, Pondicherry, India The Mother's Service Society, Pondicherry, India- Social science research institute which has done extensive research in such areas as social development theory, economics, manage… New Civilization Network New Civilization Network- A network of people, projects and ideas for building a world that works. The Long Now Foundation The Long Now Foundation- A project of computer pioneer Daniel Hillis and Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand to develop a 10,000 year clock. This is long-term project that gets peop… The Club of Rome The Club of Rome- International think tank composed of prominent intellectuals and decision-makers analyzing global, interlinked, long-term problems challenging the future of huma… World Resources Institute World Resources Institute- Non-profit global research organization that works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment; resources availa… The Interstellar Panspermia Society The Interstellar Panspermia Society- Dedicated to promoting the future of life in space by directed panspermia missions. Foresight Institute Foresight Institute- "The non-profit Foresight Institute focuses its efforts on nanotechnology, the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision, and syste… World Future Society World Future Society- For people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future. Futurist forecasts, interviews, publications, upcoming events, and… Association of Professional Futurists Association of Professional Futurists- A community of professional futurists committed to leadership and excellence in the futures field. History of the Future that Belongs to Us History of the Future that Belongs to Us- Excepts from the book answer question such as, what factors have determined the kind of development we pursue as countries, and how resou… FutureWire FutureWire- Discussion of emerging technologies and trends. The Ingenuity Gap The Ingenuity Gap- Thomas Homer-Dixon's "study of a world becoming too complex and too fast-paced to manage." Includes forum, a writing contest, suggested readings and links. Natural Capitalism Natural Capitalism- Book by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L. Hunter Lovins, about a new business model for responding to changes in our society. Book excerpts, reviews, and downloada… The New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology and Society The New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology and Society- An effort to clarify moral and political understanding of all areas of technology — from stem cells to hydrogen cells to wea… Gonzo Links Gonzo Links- An online guide to millennial America. Surviving Y2K Surviving Y2K- Book about the hysteria that preceded the arrival of the Year 2000, by Brian W. Fairbanks.