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Destructive Innovation: The Debrief

Destructive Innovation: The Debrief

On May 9 we explored Destructive Innovation at the Future Human salon, the seemingly paradoxical idea that innovation could lead to inequal wealth distribution and…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | May 10, 2012 10:45AM | No Comments »


The Future Human Podcast #12: Closing Net

The Future Human Podcast #12: Closing Net

The Future Human Podcast returns with Closing Net, in which the team explore how governments and corporations are using the Internet as a tool…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in AV | April 24, 2012 5:01PM | No Comments »


Grok Design: The Debrief

Grok Design: The Debrief

Last night’s Grok Design salon went very well indeed. If you missed it, we explored the industrial methodology and philosophy that places design at the…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | April 12, 2012 12:24PM | No Comments »


Future Human: Destructive Innovation

Future Human: Destructive Innovation, Wednesday May 9

On May 9 at The Book Club, Future Human will focus on the unforeseen fallout of economic disruption. If you want to purchase…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | April 11, 2012 10:01AM | No Comments »


The Future Human Podcast #11: Liquid City

The Future Human Podcast #11: Liquid City

In Liquid City, the Future Human team explore the sometimes surprising conditions that make innovation flow in a metropolis.

Thanks to a strange alchemy of…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in AV | March 28, 2012 5:17PM | No Comments »


Deyan Sudjic added to Grok Design panel

Deyan Sudjic added to Grok Design panel

We’re very pleased to announce that Deyan Sudjic, director of the Design Museum, will be appearing at our Grok Design salon…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | March 15, 2012 5:01PM | No Comments »


Gaming Normal: The Debrief

Our Gaming Normal event was another sellout success, and the quality of debate from the audience and panel alike was really high. We explored how…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | March 15, 2012 4:05PM | No Comments »


Future Human: Grok Design, Wednesday April 11

Future Human: Grok Design, Wednesday April 11

Sadly there are no tickets left for Gaming Normal, which takes place next Wednesday. If you are one of the many who missed out…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Uncategorized | March 8, 2012 12:10PM | No Comments »


The Future Human Podcast #10: Social Animals

The Future Human Podcast #10: Social Animals

Next up in our podcast series is Social Animals, an exploration of the psychology and economics of social networks.

Google revolutionised the advertising…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in AV | February 22, 2012 4:27PM | No Comments »


Transparent Life: The Debrief

Transparent Life: The Debrief

Our Transparent Life event turned out to be one of the most fascinating salons yet – exploring how data visualisation is set to completely recalibrate…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | February 9, 2012 4:54PM | No Comments »


Future Human: Gaming Normal, Wednesday March 14

Future Human is Gaming Normal on March 14

Our March event is Gaming Normal, which will explore how videogames mechanics, from reward systems to player rankings, are being employed by inventive entrepreneurs across multiple…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | February 2, 2012 1:04PM | 1 Comment »


Transparent Life is Sold Out

Transparent Life is Sold Out

Our event on February 8, entitled Transparent Life, is now sold out – there won’t be any tickets on the door. Please note…

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Posted by Ben Beaumont-Thomas in Events | February 1, 2012 12:16PM | No Comments »