Intelligence Squared How Covid-19 Will Shape the Next Decade, with Philip Rowley and Carl Miller
Sep 29, 2020
In this engaging discussion, media futurist Philip Rowley, who specializes in predicting trends in culture and entertainment, joins host Carl Miller. They dive into how Covid-19 is reshaping the next decade, from the rise of remote working and video gaming to an evolving job market. The conversation also touches on the erosion of trust in institutions, the power of tech giants, and the tension between centralized and decentralized data governance. Rowley offers valuable insights on adapting to the future landscape amid growing privacy concerns.
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Futures Director Role
- Use insights to create foresight and understand the path to the future.
- Make future predictions actionable in the present.
COVID's Impact on the Future
- COVID-19's impact requires understanding long-term trends, not just short-term changes.
- Businesses and individuals need a roadmap for the next decade.
Phantom Trends
- People confuse short-term impacts with long-term trends.
- The "new normal" is not fixed; some behaviors will revert.