Gartner Futures Lab Podcast

Today, legacy media outlets and traditional authoritative sources are no longer the exclusive gatekeepers and curators of information narratives, a reality that stems from a trend Gartner refers to as the “Decline of the Authoritative Narrative.” Furthermore, the rise of digital technologies and new media platforms has enabled everyone to create, editorialize, and instantaneously distribute “news” along with often contradicting or misleading reports from states, organizations, and businesses. This information warfare contributes to the decline of authoritative narratives and public trust in traditional information sources.In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with Bill Hart-Davidson and Jim Ridolfo, both of whom edited the book “Rhet Ops,” and Gartner Senior Principal of Research Benjamin Arnberg to discuss the current and future states of information warfare and what it could mean to enterprises, industries and the world overall.Benjamin Arnberg is a senior principal of research for enterprise architecture and technology innovation and joined Gartner after spending three years as faculty in Auburn University’s College of Education. There he taught graduate-level courses in higher education administration, educational research methods and social foundations of education. His publications focused on inclusion policy and practice, qualitative research methodology and critical theory. Prior to serving as faculty, Benjamin worked in Auburn’s Division of Student Affairs as an advisor to media and communications. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Tracking early signals is a vital component of trendspotting. It enables businesses to stay ahead of the curve, adapt to changes and make informed decisions. While it involves navigating through a vast amount of information and requires a keen eye for detail, the insights gained from early signal tracking are invaluable for shaping future strategies and becoming future-fit. In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with Gartner Director of Research Hertha Meyer and Senior Market Research Specialist Akshat Tyagi to discuss how a defining factor of business success and longevity will include the ability to spot and interpret early signals as we move forward in an ever-evolving, disruptive world.Hertha Meyer is a Director of Research in Gartner’s Consumers and Culture group. Hertha’s focus areas include consumer economic attitudes and behavior, corporate and marketing communications, reputation and brand health. She also serves as a member of Tapestry, Gartner’s trend identification group. Before Gartner, Hertha spent almost 30 years in the public relations industry, providing research and strategic insights on a myriad of topics and communications disciplines to some of the world’s largest corporations, nonprofits and brands.Akshat Tyagi is a Gartner senior market research specialist. Akshat specializes in navigating the intricate landscape of emerging technologies, trend forecasting, and industry disruptions. He has also been a member and a contributor to some of the ongoing Gartner’s trend identification projects, such as Tapestry and an upcoming Future of Space Industrialization project. Over the past few years, Akshat has collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and clients to decipher the subtle nuances of evolving markets. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Professional futurist and author Roger Spitz discusses the role and goals of a futurist in strategic planning. He emphasizes the importance of connecting current trends to future impacts, informing organizational decision-making. Spitz, known for his expertise in AI, delves into the concept of 'techistentialism' and shares insights on thriving in an unpredictable world.

With the convergence of many emerging technologies, every surface in the real world essentially will become an interface. This will revolutionize human-computer interaction and the process of how we compute in general.In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with tech executive and futurist Cathy Hackl and discusses topics such as:Is the metaverse dead?What’s the next big thing?The convergence of AI and spatial computing.The state of the gaming industry and what it means for enterprises. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Over the next few years, content creators and consumers will encounter exponential changes in types of hyperpersonalized experiences, as well as in the speed and ease that those will be created and deployed. Some of those experiences are already being represented in pop culture in the forms of videos, photos, stories and design fiction — creating speculative design prototypes of the future.In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick speaks with Dr. Gavin Miller, the head of Adobe Research, about imagining expected changes of the creative process and tools, and how creatives will influence the experiences of tomorrow.Dr. Gavin Miller leads Adobe Research — bringing computer graphics, computer vision and big data analytics techniques to life with groundbreaking research through the lens of advancements like augmented reality /immersive media, AI and robots to understand the creative landscape oftomorrow. During his 25 years at Adobe, Gavin founded one of the company’s innovation labs, which spans the range of media intelligence to creative design, unlocking a new type of canvas that brings technology alive with AI and beyond. Gavin holds a degree from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in computer aided manufacture and computer graphics. Gavin has more than 30 years of engineering experience, which includes pioneering a special effects software for Alias Research and building interactive multimedia and 3D animation for Apple. He has won numerous awards for his experimental animations and is well-known for his creation of a series of experimental snake robots — one of which was the usher at his wedding. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Renowned author and futurist Peter Schwartz discusses generative AI, science fiction, geopolitics, scenario planning, bioengineering, and unidentified aerial phenomena. Lessons learned include examining plausible futures, asking impactful questions, and hiring talent based on ruthless curiosity.

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the future of leadership in the year 2040. They explore the concept of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and the implications for leadership and decision-making. They also dive into the characteristics and competencies of the perfect future leader, emphasizing empathy, adaptability, understanding, and collaboration. The role of AI and technology in enhancing leadership skills is explored, along with the importance of distributed leadership.

Arriving at a future where the devices we interact with daily aren't things at all will be a wild ride. Threat actors continue to hone their craft while security strategists try to keep up, and meet the ever-changing demands of a hybrid workforce. In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with Vice President Analyst Chris Silva and Director Analyst Eric Grenier to explore how security and risk management leaders must be prepared for a future where the current definition of endpoints may become irrelevant and new dramatically different types of endpoints will emerge. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

The security landscape is ever-changing, evolving and complex. To add to the complexity, security threats could come from all areas of what Gartner refers to as Tapestry (TPESTRE — technology, politics, economics, social, trust, regulatory and environmental). In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with Distinguished Vice President and Gartner Fellow Leigh McMullen to talk about how security leaders need to be involved in the discussions about trends, scenarios, and forces that may threaten and disrupt an organization’s future. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Sandy Carter, author and leading technologist, discusses the disruptive potential of the Metaverse, Web3, and AI. They explore the definitions and current state of these technologies, emphasize the importance of unique digital experiences, and discuss the role of AI and digital identity in Web3. The chapter also delves into the structure and inspiration behind Sandy's book, 'The Tiger and the Rabbit', and the creation of characters representing different aspects of technology and culture.