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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.

The Cost of Connection: Why AI Relationships Are a Dangerous Illusion

Millions are finding unexpected solace and heartbreak in AI companions, such as those from Replika and Kindroid. Users are developing a deep connection with AI, navigating the murky waters of love, guilt, and anthropomorphism.

Empathy in Pixels: Can VR End Prejudice?

If walking in someone else’s shoes could reduce bias, why aren’t more of us lacing up VR headsets?

Social Media’s Funhouse Mirror: Distorting Reality, One Scroll at a Time

If social media reflects reality, why does it feel more like a circus of extremes?

AGI: Revolutionary Promise or Illusionary Hype?

Despite the buzz, large language models may be more hype than hope when it comes to reaching true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Chameleon: The AI Cloak That Outwits Facial Recognition

Chameleon, a cutting-edge AI model from Georgia Tech, offers a breakthrough in privacy protection. It generates a personalized digital mask, known as P3-Mask, that confounds facial recognition systems without degrading image quality.

AI Agents: Genius or Loose Cannon?

Autonomous AI agents can transform businesses, but without safeguards, you might as well hand them the keys to your car blindfolded.

Your Brain’s Secret Weapon in an AI World

If you think AI is just a tool, think again. It’s your creative sparring partner and it’s already outthinking you.

Will AI Make CEOs Obsolete—or Just Superhuman?

By 2030, CEOs might spend more time collaborating with AI than their human teams. Are they leaders or just passengers on AI’s rocket?

Shaping the Future: Your Voice Matters

Are you ready to shape the future? We’re exploring how emerging technologies will redefine society, business, and our world. Share your thoughts in our quick survey and play a role in building tomorrow’s solutions. As a thank you, you’ll receive a free copy of our book upon its release!