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Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, is a world-leading strategic futurist and award-winning global keynote speaker who helps Fortune 500 leadership teams navigate AI and emerging technologies. Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 global voices shaping the future of AI, he holds a PhD from University of Technology Sydney and is the author of six books on emerging technology and judgment in the AI era, including his latest book: Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change. He is the founder of Futurwise and the developer of the Intelligence Age Scorecard that helps individuals and organizations understand how prepared they are for the future.

His pioneering efforts include the world's first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin, delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself, offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio, or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world's first.

Dr. Van Rijmenam is a prolific author and has written more than 1,200 articles and six books in his career. As a corporate educator, he is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise, which focuses on elevating global knowledge on crucial topics like technology, healthcare, and climate change by providing high-quality, hyper-personalized, and easily digestible insights from trusted sources.

Below, you can read all his articles.

A Leap Beyond Fiction: Gene Editing's Transformative Promise and Peril

Imagine a world where a single treatment could rewrite your body's blueprint, erasing hereditary diseases—a world that's not light-years away but upon us. The more technologies converrge, the more it becomes evident we're on the threshold of a medical renaissance, courtesy of ...

The AI Enterprise Revolution: Navigating the New Wave of Generative AI

Think generative AI is just for creating summaries, writing emails or generating videos? Think again — it's about to overhaul the enterprise world! It is rapidly becoming clear that we're on the cusp of a generative AI metamorphosis within enterprises.

The Solar Surge: Powering Up the Future with a Thousandfold Leap

Is it time to bid farewell to your electric bills? A groundbreaking discovery just might make that a reality sooner than you think! The audacious claim that solar panels could become a thousand times more efficient is no longer a futuristic daydream.

From Small-Town Staple to AI Clickbait: The Curious Transformation of the Clayton County Register

Once the cornerstone of community journalism in northeastern Iowa, the Clayton County Register has morphed into a bizarre bazaar of AI-generated financial gibberish, leaving readers scratching their heads in bewilderment.

Securing the Future: Navigating the Upcoming Quantum Computing Disruption

Quantum computing looms as a transformative force capable of breaching global encryption and reshaping economies. The NSA proactively counters with quantum-resistant algorithms, preparing for a future where digital security paradigms are irrevocably altered.

The Looming Maelstrom: Deciphering China's Century of Upheaval

Brace yourselves: a century-spanning storm is brewing in China, and it's not just teacups that are rattling. In this critical juncture of history, we're witnessing the confluence of monumental forces in China, reshaping its destiny and potentially altering the global landscape.

Quantum Quandaries: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Computing Power

Imagine a world where the impossible becomes routine, and our most guarded secrets are laid bare for all to see. That's the scenario the NSA dreads as it peers nervously at the quantum computing horizon.

AI, MD: Navigating the Future of Healthcare Innovation

Ready for your check-up by Dr. AI? Brace yourself, it might take a while. As we stand on the brink of a healthcare revolution, powered by AI, the buzz is undeniable: AI could redefine patient care, enhance diagnostics, and even fast-track drug discoveries. Yet, amid the optimi...

Robo Revolution: AI's March into Manufacturing

Brace yourself for the humanoid takeover in manufacturing — exciting or existential crisis" The march of 'humanoid' robots into the manufacturing sector is not just a leap into the future; it's a sprint.