- Contact: Cultures of the Imagination
Conference unites scientists, science fiction writers, and artists in exploring possibilities for humanity's future, and potential exo-cross-cultural contact, via interdisciplinary speculation; online offerings include registration information, past proceedings, artwork, and educational resources.
http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/contact/
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Review It - Foresight for Regional Development Network
Project links scientists, technology foresight experts, and policy-makers working in Europe to create a toolkit to integrate participatory foresight techniques into policy formulation for regional development; website offers brief explanation, and members-only workspace.
http://foren.jrc.es/
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Review It - Foresight Institute
"The non-profit Foresight Institute focuses its efforts on nanotechnology, the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision, and systems that will enhance knowledge exchange and critical discussion, thus improving public and private policy decisions."
http://www.foresight.org/
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Review It - Institute for Future Studies (IFS)
Conducts research and public discussion of questions concerning future use of information and communication technologies, especially in the professional and educational worlds. Staff profiles, services and current project information, and publication library provided.
http://futurestudies.org/
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Review It - The Centre for Future Studies
Futures think tank focussed on future trends and their impacts for applications including product development, strategy formulation, marketing communications, customer relationship management; site includes trends analyses, scenarios and predictions, upcoming events, and discussion forum.
http://www.futurestudies.co.uk/
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Review It - The Club of Rome
International think tank composed of prominent intellectuals and decision-makers analyzing global, interlinked, long-term problems challenging the future of humanity and the planet using systems analysis and futures research; site offers reports, upcoming events, a forum, and links to further resources.
http://www.clubofrome.org/
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Review It - The Long Now Foundation
A project of computer pioneer Daniel Hillis and Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand to develop a 10,000 year clock. This is long-term project that gets people thinking past the mental barrier of the Millennium.
http://www.longnow.org/
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Review It - The Mother's Service Society, Pondicherry, India
Social science research institute which has done extensive research in such areas as social development theory, economics, management, peace and governance, the future of money, the future role of the Internet, the future of science, the future World Army, and the Global Century.
http://www.motherservice.org/
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Review It - The UK Futurists Network
Supports community interested in discussing future implications of emerging changes and present policies, especially healthcare, education, and sustainability; discussion fora, events, emailed newsletters and updates, and membership list -- based in UK with global membership (free to join).
http://www.futuristsnetwork.org.uk/
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Review It - World Future Society
For people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future. Futurist forecasts, interviews, publications, upcoming events, and organization information.
http://www.wfs.org/
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Review It - World Futures Studies Federation
A professional society of futures researchers, academics, consultants, and their affiliated organizations. Includes activities, events, newsletter (and archives), membership directory, and members-only sections (fee required to join).
http://www.wfsf.org/
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Review It - World Resources Institute
Non-profit organization supporting research, conferences, education, training, and policy initiatives for environmental stewardship and sustainable development; resources available online include essays, research reports, and powerpoint presentations.
http://www.wri.org/wri/
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