Intelligence augmentation decreases the need for specialization and increases participatory complexity. Jamais Cascio augmentationcomplexitydecrease Change image and share on social
Human civilization has been changing the Earth's environment for millennia, often to our detriment. Dams, deforestation and urbanization can alter water cycles and wind patterns, occasionally triggering droughts or even creating deserts. Jamais Cascio alterchangecivilization share on social
Participatory complexity may well be the key descriptor of the 21st century - in our economies, in our politics, and in our everyday lives. Jamais Cascio 21stcenturycomplexity Change image and share on social
A good scenario doesn't make a good science fiction story - but it's a setting within which a good science fiction story might be told. Jamais Cascio fictiongoodmake Change image and share on social
There's no doubt: The iPad is a beautiful, extremely well-designed device. Jamais Cascio beautifuldesigndevice Change image and share on social
Carbon dioxide isn't the only greenhouse gas out there. Other substances, such as water vapor and nitrous oxide, also trap heat to varying degrees. Jamais Cascio carbondegreedioxide Change image and share on social
Remember, the goal of structured futures thinking is to come up with a picture of possible futures that will help to inform strategic decisions. Jamais Cascio decisionfuturegoal Change image and share on social
I do think that fashion may end up being the 'killer app' for wearable augmented reality systems. This is in part because it's not simply task-oriented - like finding a restaurant or where your friend is currently lounging about - but experience-oriented. It becomes part of your life. Jamais Cascio appaugmentend share on social
Foresight turns out to be a critical adaptive strategy for times of great stress. Jamais Cascio adaptivecriticalforesight Change image and share on social
Nature stopped being natural decades ago. Jamais Cascio agodecadenatural Change image and share on social
