Futures

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Futures

Beyond Humanity : Cyberevolution and Future Minds
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Gregory S. Paul, Earl Cox
October 1996

Future (Eyewitness Books (Library))

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Michael Tambini
September 1998

Institute for Futures Studies

The foundation and Institute for Futures Studies were formed in 1988 replacing the Secretariat for futures studies. The government appoints the foundation board, comprising nine members. Research at the institute is financed by state grants and by cooperation agreements with companies, as well as public and private institutions.

The Electronic Republic : Reshaping Democracy in the Information Age

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Lawrence K. Grossman
September 1996

The Future Does Not Compute; Transcending the Machines in Our Midst

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Stephen L. Talbott
May 1995
Amid the world-wide ballyhoo about the wonders of the Internet, Stephen Talbot stops to ask some serious questions. Principally, what will embracing the Internet culture mean for our humanity? Is the Net a way of extending who we are, or surrendering? Are we opening the way to a more humane world, or are we mechanizing our communities? Several of the questions are unsettling and good for many heated discussions at your favorite online debate arena. I can see some people hurling this book across the room. But I also see them picking it up again.

The Leader of the Future : New Visions, Strategies, and Practices for the Next Era

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Frances Hesselbein (Editor)
September 1997

Buy this whole site for only $9.95!!!!

Global Vision weaves together the biggest and smallest things in the universe into a complete and enthralling story, a concise reference book, a pocket encyclopedia and an introduction to basic science. It is simpler than this web site but written by the same author in the same easily understood style, making it essential reading for all children of the 21st century world (and their parents and grandparents).

It has 128 pages and many black and white illustrations. It also includes a full index, a series of time lines and the complete text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Get your copy for US$9.95 (plus shipping).

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