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Rethinking the commercialization of everyday life: a “whole economy” perspective

Williams, Colin C.; Nadin, Sara - In: Foresight 12 (2010) 6, pp. 55-68

Purpose – A dominant belief is that the continuing encroachment of the market economy into everyday life is inevitable, unstoppable and irreversible. Over the past decade, however, a small stream of thought has started to question this commercialization thesis. This paper seeks to contribute...

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The network effect on technological innovation – by the analysis of affiliation network

Chien, Shih‐Hung; Weng, Calvin S. - In: Foresight 14 (2012) 2, pp. 168-178

technological community with the highest degree, closeness and betweenness among other communities means that this technological … demonstrates that affiliation network analysis can be a useful tool in determining the relationship between technology (patent) and … of technological communities and technological classifications relate to the R&D and technological development in …

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Catalysts for change: vizualizing the horizon of poverty

Vian, Kathi; Chwierutt, Matt; Finlev, Tessa; Evan … - In: Foresight 14 (2012) 6, pp. 450-467

vulnerable communities. This paper seeks to focus on this broad‐based approach. Design/methodology/approach – Starting from the … improve the lives of those in marginalized communities. Findings – With an estimated global reach of 160,000 views and 1 …

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Understanding pathways of poor and vulnerable communities

Chan, Jason Christopher; Dee Von Chng, Livia - In: Foresight 14 (2012) 6, pp. 511-529

poor and vulnerable communities. This paper aims to outline the approach taken and to offer a glimpse into the next steps … alternative policy options to help overcome the vicious cycles of the poor and vulnerable communities. Research limitations … communities. …

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Durkheim among the geneticists? human genetics, ethics and methods in futures studies

6, Perri - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 1, pp. 15-19

It is widely claimed that new developments in human genetics will be instrumental in shaping life over the next century. But how, exactly, might these technologies affect developed societies? Do technologies themselves shape society or are technologies such as genetic testing and engineering...

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Towards the creative society: 21st century social dynamics

Michalski, Wolfgang; Miller, Riel; Stevens, Barrie - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 1, pp. 85-94

The prospects for prosperity and well‐being in the 21st century will depend on leveraging social diversity to encourage technological, economic and social dynamism. A striking confluence of forces over the next twenty years could drive a twofold convergence: first, towards more highly...

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Technology driving change: scenarios for Europe in a global information society

Pestel, Robert; Johnston, Peter - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 2, pp. 211-217

This article outlines European ICT development scenarios to 2010, presents scenarios for the adoption of these … in the world. The main assumption is that the ICT revolution is the key driver of globalization and dematerialization of …

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The contours of the network society

Castells, Manuel - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 2, pp. 151-157

This article identifies contemporary society as a network society made possible by new information and communication technologies which are both a necessary condition for, and inextractable dimension of that society, and pose complex results and challenges. The prevalence of networks means that...

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Industrial ecology, information and sustainability

Allenby, Brad - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 2, pp. 163-171

industrial ecology, sustainable development and technology. The hypothesis that the information revolution and sustainability are … achieving economic, environmental and social sustainability show that simply relying on technology will not avoid the need for …

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The role of technology in shaping human society

Linturi, Risto - In: Foresight 2 (2000) 2, pp. 183-188

Mankind has not changed biologically throughout history but human society is undergoing continuous development through the harnessing of information and knowledge in the form of various technologies which have affected our value systems, power structures, everyday routines and environment. In an...

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