Robots in Public Service: Automating Local Authorities

Smart Cities vs Living Cities

I talk a lot about the idea of a ‘living city’. But what’s the difference between that and a ‘smart city’?

Well, that’s hard to say, since the term ‘smart city’ means different things to different people. There is something close to a standard…

Don’t confuse automation and augmentation

Sometimes robots replace people. But sometimes machines…

Five trends for the future high street

The retail industry is often the first to experience profound…

How (and why) to be an applied futurist

Futurism is not an innate skill. It is a process that can be taught and learned.

Most futurists, or futurologists, have made this a career out of a fascination with the future. And, because they have the confidence to tell the world…

In the future (carrying) less is more

There are four things I hate carrying around: wallet, house keys, cash, laptop. They just add friction to your day, discomfort to your pockets, and weight to your backpack. I'm working to do away with all of them.

Future of work: a positive vision

I hosted a round table debate on the future of work, learned that…

Five trends for the future of energy

The Nabarro Future Energy report outlines five key trends for the…