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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.

Earth Copilot: NASA’s AI Brings Planetary Data Down to Earth

Who knew understanding Earth’s data could be as easy as chatting with an AI? NASA’s new Earth Copilot promises just that — but will it deliver clarity or chaos?

Llama’s Leap: How Open Source Revived Meta

Can a free AI model make billions? Mark Zuckerberg is betting Meta’s future on it — and it’s working.

AI at War: Humanity’s Greatest Ally or Its Biggest Threat?

The latest AGI manifesto, penned by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Craig Mundie, paints a stark picture of AI’s impact on global security and governance. It predicts AI could transform military strategy, diplomacy, and even the fabric of nation-states.

Futures Thinking: The Power of Long-Term Vision

Futures thinking isn’t about predictions—it’s about preparation. Learn how organizations can balance innovation with ethics, navigate technological disruption, and build resilience through tools like scenario planning and predictive analytics.

AI is Writing Genomes. Should We Be Nervous or Excited?

What happens when AI starts designing life itself? Hint: it’s not all sci-fi glory.

Decentralization: The End of Big Social’s One-Size-Fits-All Era

The future of social media isn’t one big network — it’s many, and they might not even agree on the rules.

AI’s 2025 Reckoning: Breakthrough or Bust?

AI has captivated investors, who’ve poured over $1.4 trillion into data centers and tools since ChatGPT’s 2022 debut. Yet only 5% of U.S. businesses report using AI in products, and energy-intensive training costs loom large.

AI Regulation: Progress or Paralysis?

Rushing to regulate AI could either save us from disaster or strangle innovation — so, are we building a safety net or a straitjacket?

AI’s Silent Job Revolution: How Routine Work is Disappearing

Routine tasks aren’t just getting automated — they’re vanishing, leaving freelancers scrambling to redefine their roles in an AI-driven economy.

Why Your Generative AI Projects Are Stuck in Limbo

If generative AI can transform businesses, why are so many firms stuck in endless pilot projects, while their employees secretly outpace them?