Technology Revolution: The Future of Now

The Buzz 1: I queried ChatGPT how it writes a novel. Response: As a language model, ChatGPT can generate text in a variety of styles and formats, including novels…text that is well-formed and coherent, it may not necessarily generate a novel that is original, engaging, or emotionally impactful. Writing a good novel …requires creativity, imagination, and a deep understanding of human emotions and experiences. The Buzz 2: I queried ChatGPT on legal issues of using AI to write a novel. Response: As a machine learning model, I do not have the ability to legally hold or own intellectual property. However, the ownership of intellectual property generated by a machine learning model can be a complex issue. Generally speaking, the creator of a work is considered to be the owner of the copyright in that work. In the case of a story or novel generated by a machine learning model like mine, the ownership of the copyright would typically be held by the entity or individual that created and trained the model. The Buzz 3: I asked ChatGPT for movie quotes that define a "novelist". "A novelist is simply a person who creates imaginary characters and then sits back to see what they will do." [P. L. Travers, played by Emma Thompson, Saving Mr. Banks, 2013 biographical drama film] "Being a novelist is like being a detective, only instead of solving a crime, you're trying to solve the mysteries of the human heart." [Henry DeTamble, played by Eric Bana, The Time Traveler's Wife, 2009 romantic sci-fi drama film] "As a novelist, you have to be prepared to live with your characters for a long time. You have to know them inside and out, to be able to write about them in a way that is authentic and true." [Jane Austen, played by Anne Hathaway, Becoming Jane, 2007 biographical romantic drama film] "A writer is the sum of their experiences. Go get some." [Gil Pender, played by Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris, 2011 fantasy comedy film] We'll ask BJ Magnani, Leonard Lee, Matt Cost, and Barbara Struna for their take on The Future of Human Novelists vs AI – Who Writes the Story? Who Owns the Rights?

The Buzz 1: "Aren't I a human being? Don't I yearn and…ache and shop? Don't I deserve love... and jewelry?" [Addams Family Values, 1993 film] The Buzz 2: "Invest wisely. Safely, at least. Land, houses, or better still, jewelry." [Monsieur Verdoux, 1947 film] The Buzz 3: "Ladies, the Confederacy asks for your jewelry on behalf of our noble cause." [Gone with the Wind, 1939 film] The Buzz 4: "You think you can buy me with jewelry?" [Scarface, 1983 film] The Buzz 5: "Daddy gave me all this jewelry because he loves me so much." [Casino, 1995 film] From ChatGPT: The history of jewelry is rich and varied, spanning thousands of years and cultures. Jewelry has been used for adornment, as a symbol of status or power, and as a medium of exchange. In ancient times, people made jewelry out of materials like shells, bones, and stones. As civilizations progressed, materials like gold, silver, and precious gems were used. In more recent times, the use of jewelry as a form of self-expression has led to some humorous and whimsical designs, such as brooches shaped like hamburgers, earrings shaped like cupcakes, and bracelets shaped like sushi rolls. We'll ask jewelry industry experts Victoria Wieck, Michele Lau, Susan Chandler and Haider Sayed for their take on The Future of the Jewelry Industry and Technology: All That Glitters?

We queried ChatGPT: What is Financial Literacy for kids? Response: Financial literacy for kids refers to the understanding and knowledge of financial concepts and principles, as well as the ability to apply these principles to make informed and responsible financial decisions.…Financial literacy can be taught through a variety of methods, including through classroom instruction, financial education programs, and by modeling good financial behavior at home. The Buzz 1: "A child's gotta do what a child's gotta do." [Home Alone, 1990 film] The Buzz 2: "There's no better investment than investing in your children." [Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993 film] The Buzz 3: "Money doesn't grow on trees, you know. It grows in banks. That's where you put it, to make more money." [Mary Poppins, 1964 film] The Buzz 4: "It's not how much money you make, it's how much money you keep." [The Wolf of Wall Street, 2013 film] We'll ask Karen Tenenbaum, Mac Gardner, Kelly Kirk-Xu and Rumbi Petrozzello for their take on The Future of Financial Literacy and Technology: Can We Raise Kids' 'Money IQ'? – Part 2.

The Buzz 1: "I've got a patent on an idea. I don't think I'm asking too much to make a little bit of money off it." [Tod (Bryan Cranston), Love the Coopers, 2015 film] The Buzz 2: "Patents. That's the whole problem. We have too many patents. They stifle progress." [The Doctor (Christopher Eccleston), Doctor Who, 2005 TV show] The Buzz 3: "I own the patent on time travel. You mess with time, you mess with me." [Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), Back to the Future, 1985 film] The Buzz 4: "I can't believe I got a patent on something I stole from somebody else." [Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Iron Man 2, 2010 film] In 1790, after the U.S. Constitution granted Congress the power to "promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries," Congress passed the first patent act and the USPTO was signed into law by President George Washington. In 2020, men were named as inventors on ~70% of all U.S. patents, women on ~30%. The future of patents may be influenced by advances in AI, global trade and intellectual property (IP) issues. We'll ask Louis Alex, Ryan Walsh, Chuck Byers and Alex Bäcker for their take on The Future of Patents: Protecting Your IP Genius or Not So Much?

The Buzz 1: "If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead!" [Gusteau in Ratatouille, 2007 film] The Buzz 2: "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear." [What It's Worth, song by Buffalo Springfield, 1966] The Buzz 3: "If you don't like what's being said, change the conversation." [Don Draper in Mad Men, 2007–2015 TV series] The Buzz 4: "Your problem is not technology. The problem is you. You lack the will to change." (Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2008 film] If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds, we've got the next best thing. Today, January 25, we welcome ten panelists from my many radio series in 2022. Our six-week LIVE Special wraps up today, bringing you predictions from a total of nearly 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, career, family, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. On February 1, Technology Revolution: The Future of Now begins our 2023 live programming season. Pour a mug of Joe, a cuppa Earl, a glass of Jack or a flute of leftover Dom and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions – Week 6 LIVE. Together, let's make 2023 a great year!

The Buzz 1: "Anything you want to find you type it in." "I lost a really nice silk scarf in about 1912." "Yes, now Google it." (What We Do In The Shadows, 2014 mockumentary fantasy horror film) The Buzz 2: "Machines don't sleep. Start it up! Every second lost means money lost. And money lost means I scream a lot!" (Jetsons: The Movie, 1990 animated sci-fi comedy film) The Buzz 3: "Would that it were so simple." (Hail, Caesar!, 2016 comedy film) The Buzz 4: "Inconceivable." (The Princess Bride, 1987 romance-adventure film) If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds, we've got the next best thing. Today, January 18, we welcome panelists from my radio series in 2022. In total on this six-week Special, you'll hear predictions from nearly 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, career, family, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. Mark your calendar! Our LIVE Special wraps up next week on January 25, 2023. Pour a mug of Joe, a cuppa Earl, a glass of Jack or a flute of leftover Dom and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions – Week 5 LIVE. Together, let's make 2023 a great year!

The Buzz 1: "Fasten your seatbelt. It's going to be a bumpy night." [Margo Channing, All About Eve, 1950 film] The Buzz 2: "Do, or do not. There is no try." [Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 1980 film] The Buzz 3: "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it." [Marty McFly, Back To The Future, 1985 film] The Buzz 4: "Joe, nobody knows anything. We'll take this leap and we'll see. We'll jump and we'll see. That's life!" [Patricia, Joe Versus the Volcano, 1990 film] If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds, we've got the next best thing. Today, January 11, we welcome panelists from my many radio series in 2022. In total, you'll hear predictions from nearly 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, career, family, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. Mark your calendar! Our LIVE Special continues on Wednesdays throughout January 2023. Pour a cup of Joe or Earl, a glass of Jack or a flute of leftover Dom and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions – Week 4 LIVE. Together, let's make 2023 a great year!

The Buzz 1: "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear." [What It's Worth, song by Stephen Stills, performed by Buffalo Springfield, 1966] The Buzz 2: "If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead!" [Gusteau, voiced by Brad Garrett in Ratatouille, 2007 computer-animated comedy film] The Buzz 3: "Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." [Dorothy, played by Judy Garland, to her dog Toto, played by Terry, in The Wizard of Oz, 1939 American musical fantasy film] The Buzz 4: "If you don't like what's being said, change the conversation." [Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm in Mad Men, period drama TV series, 2007–2015] If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds, we've got the next best thing. Today, January 4, we welcome panelists from BMC's The Savvy Innovators Radio on the first Technology Revolution show of the new year – and Week 3 of our six-week 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions Special. Mark your calendar! Our LIVE Special continues on Wednesdays throughout January 2023. In total, you'll hear predictions from nearly 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, career, family, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe or Earl, a glass of Jack or a flute of leftover Dom and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions – Week 3 LIVE. Together, let's make 2023 a great year!

The Buzz: Favorite quotes from Back to the Future, 1985–1990 American science fiction film movie trilogy – "Nobody calls me chicken." – "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." – "1.21 Gigawatts!?!" – "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it." – "This Is heavy!" If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we've got the next best thing. Today, December 7, 2022, we're kicking off our live six-week 2023 Annual Crystal Ball Predictions Special. In total, you'll hear predictions from 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, Jack or Dom, and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions Special – Week 1. The Special continues on December 14, then takes a holiday break and resumes January 4, 2023. Together, let's make 2023 a better year!

The Buzz 1: "Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming." (Dory in Finding Nemo, 2003 computer-animated adventure film) The Buzz 2: "Would that it were so simple." (Hobie Doyle in Hail, Caesar!, 2016 comedy film) The Buzz 3: "You're a wizard, 'arry." (Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 2001 fantasy film) The Buzz 4: "Inconceivable." (Vizzini in The Princess Bride, 1987 romance-adventure film) If you're hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2023 holds, we've got the next best thing. Today, December 14, 2022, is Part 2 of our 2023 Annual Crystal Ball Predictions Special. We'll take a holiday break and resume in January 2023. In total, you'll hear predictions from nearly 60 thought leader futurists covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help your business, industry, career, family, community and the world thrive in 2023 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, Jack or [leftover] Dom, and join us for Technology Revolution: The Future of Now 2023 Crystal Ball Predictions - Week 2 LIVE. Together, let's make 2023 a great year!