Future of Business and Finance Future Intelligence Kartoniert (TB)

The first quarter of the 21st century introduced the world to rapid uncertainty be it the social-political and financial crises or pandemics or the shaking up of well-established democracies with an increasing rise in populism. At the same time the technological promise has taken off with automation artificial intelligence and nanotechnologies increasingly becoming an economic reality. This open-access book brings together experts of specific domains through the windows of their experience and in a crowdsourced fashion to analyze these world developments to develop an overall view a compelling case of what we should be prepared for as we march towards 2050. Topics covered include the future of leadership the future of solving global challenges and designing a way of life in harmony with nature. Other topics include disruptive entrepreneurship the relevance of geographical borders game-changing future innovations education and networked learning interplanetary travel and communication. The book also places an importance on the role of empathy mindfulness presence and sharing becoming the anchors for future decision-making by 2050. Of general interest to anyone eager to understand the future of the world this book is particularly useful for planners policymakers strategists and entrepreneurs.