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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.

Why AI Upskilling Shouldn’t Be a CEO’s Afterthought

If your leadership team isn’t investing in AI upskilling, your company might already be obsolete. Upskilling isn't a trend — it's a survival strategy.

AI Listens—But Can It Really Diagnose Mental Health?

If a computer can hear depression in your voice, do we even need psychiatrists anymore? AI may be closer than ever to reshaping mental health diagnosis, but are we ready to trust machines with such personal assessments?

Quantum AI: Unlocking the Future or Opening Pandora’s Box?

If you think AI has already changed the world, you’re about to see how small it really is. Quantum AI promises to make today’s “revolutionary” technology look outdated — almost quaint.

Forget Brain Implants—This Earbud Could Change the Game

Neuralink is already old news, and Elon Musk might be betting on the wrong horse. The future of brain-computer interfaces could just be an earbud, and Dave Segal is leading the charge — no surgery required.

AI Won’t Save Us from Climate Change – And Here’s Why

If you think AI will magically solve climate change, you’ve been drinking too much Silicon Valley Kool-Aid.

AI Slop and the Death of Online Reality

What if the truth no longer mattered, and AI slop became the new currency of online influence? We’re already there.

AI-Powered Crime Gangs: When Technology Meets the Underworld

The rise of AI is not just reshaping industries but also giving criminal syndicates across Asia the upper hand. A UN report reveals how tech-savvy gangs are using AI, messaging platforms like Telegram, and cryptocurrencies to create a “criminal service economy.”