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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.

Will AI Redefine What It Means to Be Human?

Could artificial intelligence reshape humanity itself, and make our brains smaller?

Quantum Teleportation Over the Internet: Science or Sci-Fi Reality?

Beaming humans might still be sci-fi, but teleporting quantum states through fiber-optic cables is now a groundbreaking reality. Is this the dawn of a quantum-connected internet or just another overhyped experiment?

AI's Next Big Move: Agents that Think and Act for You

When your AI can book your holiday but can’t quite finish the checkout, are we witnessing progress or just expensive beta tests?

AI Clones, Celebrities, and the Great Copyright Clash

Should AI have the right to train on your likeness without asking? The UK government seems to think it’s worth debating, much to the chagrin of artists and celebrities.

The End of Apps: Microsoft’s AI Agents Rewrite the Software Playbook

If your AI can handle your workload, does that make apps obsolete, or just you?

Digital Doubles: The Future of Medicine or a Privacy Nightmare?

Would you trust a digital twin of your heart to decide your next surgery? While the technology could revolutionize healthcare, it also raises unsettling questions about privacy and patient autonomy.

AI as Your Teacher: Revolution or Risk?

Would you trust an AI to replace teachers and design your child’s education? Arizona's bold experiment might redefine schools, or undermine them entirely.

The Internet Isn’t Forever: Who Decides What Gets Erased?

What if your most insightful work disappeared overnight? The internet, often hailed as humanity’s eternal archive, is quietly erasing our history, one webpage at a time.

Genesis: a Breakthrough in Digital Physics

Genesis is a game-changer, a physics simulation platform built to run 430,000 times faster than real-time. Created by 20 research labs, this platform doesn't just simulate; it generates lifelike environments, from AI-driven robotic motions to full interactive 3D scenes.