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Future in Review is an action-oriented annual conference that provides executives and investors with a roadmap for the next 5-10 years of technology and the global economy. Started in 2003 by the team behind Strategic News Service, Future in Review is a gathering place for global leaders using technology to change the world for the better. FiRe’s intimate size and trust-based culture cultivate lon

g-term relationships between speakers and attendees that drive innovation, strategy, partnerships, investments, and recruiting. Strategic News Service is the world’s most reliable source of advanced information at the intersection of technology and economics. Its publicly graded prediction rate in these areas is unmatched, and its success in pointing out critically important new strategic issues to global thought leaders – often in their own areas of expertise – is well-established. Our goal is to produce dynamically useful, focused information not available anywhere else. We are proud that Accenture, Nuance, Symantec, Intel, Adobe, Deutsche Telekom, and other great companies have chosen to provide the SNS Weekly Report to their entire teams, in recognition of its standing as a powerful competitive weapon.

12/05/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...

Evan Anderson covers the state of play in Russia today – geopolitically, in the energy markets, and more – and why 2025 may see Russian relevance finally come to an end.

See why Evan deduces, “In most ways for Russia, the war itself is lost already, and lost badly." In this week's Global Report: "RUSSIA TODAY: The War, the Ruble, and the Forever Change in Global Energy Markets."

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Tell us in the Comments: How long do you think Putin can keep Russia in the war – and at what cost(s) to Russia?

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11/27/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...

Join Mark Anderson to examine the much larger issues of economic (and other) risks flowing from the tech industry’s rapid adoption of GPT.

See why Mark writes, “One obvious issue with GPT – the most painful one, perhaps – is: Where does all the energy come from to power these independently planned data centers?" In this week's Global Report: "The Productivity Wasteland in Our GPT Future."

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Tell us in the Comments: What hidden costs - literal or figurative - do you see with the rapid acceleration of AI?

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11/22/2024

Ep. 12 of the Future in Review Podcast just launched!

Why is food so expensive? How much topsoil is left on agricultural land around the world, and how can we protect our foodshed to generate enough healthy, affordable food for years to come?

https://youtu.be/g1N2VMVcCVs

In a recent issue of the SNS Global Report, host Berit Anderson explored the question of food cost, taking readers inside the economics of food production and how the consolidation of food distributors has decreased take-home pay for farmers while increasing prices for individuals and restaurant owners.

In this week’s episode, Berit returns to the topic in a conversation with Paul Shoemaker, founding president of Social Venture Partners Int’l. and executive director of Carnation Farm, a regenerative agriculture operation trying to build a new business and distribution model for regenerative farmers.

Berit and Paul talk about the impacts of consolidation on farmers and farming practices, the origins of pesticide use and its impact on topsoil supply – a vital part of our ability to grow food – and just how short a timeline we might be dealing with for our current supply of topsoil. (Think decades, not centuries.)

Tune in for Paul’s wisdom on the ability of regenerative agriculture to actually rebuild topsoil, and learn what farmers need to make regenerative practices economically feasible – and a few technologies that might help along the way.

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11/21/2024

Today's the day…
Join us in just a few short hours for our November Spark salon – this is last call to RSVP!

We will be shaping today's conversation around how the global economy will react in the next couple of months and scenario-planning the impacts of a Trump presidency once he takes office. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss – so RSVP today!

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3UKgXko
Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET

We encourage you to read the two following Global Reports in preparation for our conversation:
We'll start with our most recent GR, by Berit Anderson – "Trump vs. the Market: The Q4 Economic Outlook" – which focuses on the next couple of months revving up to a Trump economy. To read the full report, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4fr8j2p

Next, we'll review salient points from Mark Anderson's July 28 report, "If Trump Wins: A Deep Dive into the Decadal Financial and Geopolitical Consequences of a Trump Regime," which looks at likely impacts of Trump's policies once he's in office. To read Mark's full report, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3V2UhvQ

We have read all of your messages and know this is an important conversation to everyone. Remember: You may invite friends and colleagues to participate in this conversation – non-SNS members are welcome to join one Spark conversation on the house.

We can't wait to hear your thoughts, so don't forget to RSVP!
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11/21/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...

Berit Anderson tackles the Q4 outlook with Donald Trump's new policies lurking in the future. Despite his unpredictability, companies and the market will behave based on their anticipation of decreased regulation, increased tariffs, and beyond. Read how the business world’s bets about Trump policies will shape Q4.

See why Berit writes, “Expenditures will go up for U.S. businesses across the board, as those with supply-chain vulnerability to China rush to pre-purchase up to a year’s worth of goods." In this week's Global Report: "Trump vs. the Market: The Q4 Economic Outlook.

What to talk about this with a industry leaders? Join us for this week's related Spark salon, Thursday, 11/21, at 12-1pm PT! https://bit.ly/3UKgXko

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Tell us in the Comments: What is one way you are preparing your business for the coming Trump economy?

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11/20/2024

Our economic scenario-planning kicks off tomorrow!
Join us for our November Spark salon, where we will be diving into how the global economy will react in the next couple of months and scenario-planning the impacts of a Trump presidency once he takes office.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss – so RSVP today!

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3UKgXko
Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET

We encourage you to read the two following Global Reports in preparation for our conversation:

We'll start with our most recent GR, by Berit Anderson, "Trump vs. the Market: The Q4 Economic Outlook," which focuses on the next couple of months revving up to a Trump economy. To read the full report, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4fr8j2p

We'll also be taking a look at points covered in Mark Anderson's July 28 report, "If Trump Wins: A Deep Dive into the Decadal Financial and Geopolitical Consequences of a Trump Regime," which looks at the likely impacts of Trump's policies once he's in office. To read his full report, follow this link//bit.ly/3V2UhvQ

We have read all of your messages and know this is an important conversation to everyone. Remember: You may invite friends and colleagues to participate in this conversation – non-SNS members are welcome to join one Spark conversation on the house.

We can't wait to hear your thoughts, so don't forget to RSVP!

RSVP now! (🔗 in bio)

11/20/2024

We are just 2 days away from our November Spark! Based on popular demand, we will be focusing this conversation on how the global economy will react in the next couple of months and scenario-planning the impacts of a Trump presidency once he takes office. This is a conversation you wont want to miss – so RSVP today!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3UKgXko
Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET

As preparation for Thursday's conversation, we're providing you with links to two recent Global Reports whose topics will drive the conversation.

Berit Anderson’s most recent GR, "Trump vs. the Market: The Q4 Economic Outlook," focuses on the next couple of months revving up to a Trump economy. To read the full report, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4fr8j2p

We'll also be taking a look at Mark Anderson's July 28 report, "If Trump Wins: A Deep Dive into the Decadal Financial and Geopolitical Consequences of a Trump Regime," which looks at the impacts of Trump's policies once he's in office. To read his full report, go to: https://bit.ly/3V2UhvQ

Don't forget to invite your friends and colleagues! Non-SNS members are welcome to join one Spark conversation on the house.

We can't wait to hear your thoughts, so don't forget to RSVP!

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11/14/2024

With our November Spark salon happening next week, we wanted to remind you to RSVP before it's too late!

Happening Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET: Based on popular demand, we will be focusing this conversation on how the global economy will react in the next couple of months and scenario-planning the impacts of a Trump presidency once he takes office.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3UKgXko
Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET

SNS Spark, hosted by the SNS Global Report Editorial Team, is our regular space for SNS members from around the world – whose ranks include CEOs, Nobel Prize winners, economists, investors, media leaders, and beyond – to discuss the news, patterns, emerging technologies, and insights they’re tracking.

It’s no secret that to truly understand what’s going on in the world, you’ve got to go beyond the headlines. Think of Spark as a personal brain trust for the future.

And, for those of you who want to share the value of SNS with a friend or colleague, forward this invitation! Nonmembers can join their first SNS Spark event for free.

We look forward to seeing you!

11/14/2024

This week in iNews…

SNS member Don Norman is featured in the Indian Express: “Why good design is invisible according to design guru Don Norman.”

To learn more and read the full article, visit: https://bit.ly/3YQ8gpL

And to learn about SNS member Don Norman, visit: https://bit.ly/48MuXjn

About iNews:
iNews is our free mailing list spotlighting timely and relevant articles about members of Strategic News Service and other important headlines! If you like what you see but want more, including full analysis of the stories, consider becoming an SNS member to receive our weekly Global Report.

11/14/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...

With the recent global expansion of "bird flu" in animal and human populations, Evan Anderson explores the lack of effective response to H5N1 and the risk of a human pandemic. See where we are now, what can be done, and how you can be better prepared for the possibility of a human-to-human H5N1 outbreak.

See why Evan writes, “Contingency planning for what you, your company, or your country will need to do in the case of another pandemic could save countless lives and dollars." In this week's Global Report: "SITREP: H5N1.”

Members, check your inbox!

Tell us in the Comments: How would you plan at home or at work for a new pandemic with effects as severe as in 2020?

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11/12/2024

Announcing our November Spark salon, happening Thursday November 21, 12-1pm PT | 3-4pm ET!

This month, we're announcing our topic early! Conversation will focus on how the global economy will react in the next couple of months and scenario-planning the impacts of a Trump presidency once he takes office. RSVP today to join us for an insightful conversation!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3UKgXko
Thursday, November 21, 12-1pm PT | 3-4pm ET

Spark is a space for us to come together and share the incredible brain power you all have on topics and trends that are important to you and to us. Our special topic is based on this coming Sunday's SNS Global Report by Berit Anderson and Mark Anderson's 7/28 issue "If Trump Wins."Members, keep an eye out this weekend!

As always, we encourage you to also invite a friend or colleague. Non-SNS members are welcome to join one Spark conversation on the house with the sponsorship of an existing member.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!
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10/30/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...
Berit Anderson recognizes a "Rule of Fours" in the food economy and how consolidation is impacting US farmers, pricing, and food supply.

See why she writes, “What happens when there are four primary buyers for any particular food product? It becomes frighteningly easy for those companies to fix food prices." In this week's Global Report: "THE US FOOD ECONOMY’S RULE OF FOURS.”

Members, check your inbox!

Tell us in the Comments: What action did McDonald's take recently that makes it "suddenly seem like the good guy" in the beef market?

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10/25/2024

This week in iNews…

Eric Bartsch, SNS member and CEO of VerdeGo, is featured in new article "All systems VerdeGo for hybrid-electric powerplant developer".

To learn more and read the full article, visit: www.flightglobal.com/engines/all-systems-verdego-for-hybrid-electric-powerplant-developer/160229.article

And to learn about SNS member Eric Bartsch, visit: www.stratnews.com/inews/bio/?clientid=5711/

About iNews:
iNews is our free mailing list spotlighting timely and relevant articles about members of Strategic News Service and other important headlines! If you like what you see but want more, including full analysis of the stories, consider becoming an SNS member to receive our weekly Global Report.

10/24/2024

One week left before our October Spark salon!
Join us Thursday, October 31st, at 12 pm PT for an hour of lively conversation and insightful discussion about the patterns and technologies we’re following this month.

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Spark salons are a virtual space for the SNS community to come together to share insights on the topics and trends that are important to you and to us. Stay tuned: We will be announcing our special topic, based on this month's most popular SNS Global Report, next week.

We encourage you to invite a friend or colleague. Friends and colleagues of SNS members are welcome to join their first Spark conversation as a guest.

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10/24/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report...
Evan Anderson explores how the corporate shift toward efficiency and lack of redundancy is running into geopolitical and climate headwinds and explores the opportunity in an alternate path.

See why he writes, “The pandemic exposed a system of production, trade, and business the world over that had become so delicately fine-tuned it could not handle minor disruption."
In this week's Global Report: "IN DEFENSE OF REDUNDANCY: The Overconcentrated Modern Economy and the Dangers It Poses ”

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Tell Us in the Comments: How has streamlining of systems and supply chains created risks to resilience in your industry?

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10/23/2024

On June 3, 2024, we published a Global Report by Evan Anderson, titled “The Next Pandemic: H5N1 and Why You Should Be Paying Attention.”

"Clearly, we should be testing all at-risk workers, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE), testing animals, and seeking to cull or quarantine infected animals when we find them,”

Evan wrote at the time. “None of those things are happening.”

“[...]The fact that all interventions are currently optional is not only ridiculous - it is also inherently representative of the failure of public health authorities and the government to follow one of their most sacred duties: protecting the lives of their citizens."

Katherine Eban’s Vanity Fair piece, “Inside the Bungled Bird Flu Response, Where Profits Collide With Public Health,” provides an excellent overview and an update of how the public health response has played out in the four months since Evan’s initial analysis.

SNS upholds the prediction that the current level of inaction is likely to lead to a human pandemic of H5N1 at great cost. The need for an effective public health response increases with each passing month.

To read Evan’s full report visit: www.stratnews.com/recent/mode/show/issue/2024-06-09/

10/17/2024

This week in the SNS Global Report…

Join Mark Anderson as he describes the critical differences between artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial emotional intelligence (AEI), and find out which he predicts will “make money beyond imagination.”

See why he says, “There is a palpable difference between LLMs that get medicine wrong and LLMs that learn what you prefer for dinner, or jokes, or movies, or vacation settings." In this week's GR: "A SUDDEN FORK IN THE GPT ROAD: AGI vs. AEI.”

Members, check your inbox for this week's Global Report!

Tell us in Comments: What do you think are the benefits and risks of falling in love with a machine?

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10/15/2024

Join our FiRe Films membership and watch this month’s special Marquee Film offering, CHASING TIME, as your first benefit!

FiReFilms members: Check your inbox for your exclusive free viewing link!

Want to join a global membership of people who love great docs and are looking for ways to have a positive impact? Visit our website at firefilms.org and become a member today.

About CHASING TIME:
If a single photo can inspire change, how influential are a million images? Over the course of the 15-year Extreme Ice Survey project, photographer James Balog: Earth Vision Institute and his team brought some of the world’s first and most compelling visual evidence of climate change to the global stage as he depicted the rapid melting of glaciers around the world. Thoughtfully helmed by acclaimed director Jeff Orlowski-Yang (CHASING ICE, CHASING CORAL, THE SOCIAL DILEMMA) and first-time filmmaker Sarah Keo, CHASING TIME is a meditative exploration of time and mortality, following James and his crew as they bring the decades-long project to a close, cataloging more than 1 million images in the process. The short documentary reunites James and the Emmy-winning team behind CHASING ICE to capture the end of the epic undertaking and spotlight the power of an intergenerational effort to seed hope and inspire action toward a sustainable future.

History:
CHASING TIMES' parent film, CHASING ICE, was our 2012 FiRe Featured Film. Photographer and Extreme Ice Survey director James Balog, the film's subject, joined us at FiRe and with director Jeff Orlowski-Yang at many other screenings around the country.

CHASING TIMES' co-director, Sarah Keo, will be joining us at our upcoming conference as a panelist!

Subscribe today at www.firefilms.org and get special access to documentaries throughout the year, including exclusive notes from the directors and suggestions on how to help support the documentarians shaping the future!

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