Dimitris Dimitriadis at TEDxBerlin 2025
Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist and Co-Founder of TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy, will be a speaker at TEDxBerlin 2025, with the central theme “Evolve”. The event will occur on May 8, 2025, at the “Fotografiska” museum in Berlin. In his talk, he will explore how strategic foresight can transform the way we think, design, and act—not only as leaders but also as individuals …
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Can Europe Build a Safer Internet for Its Kids?
At TheFutureCats, we believe the digital future must be designed—not just endured. Few issues highlight this need more urgently than how we protect and empower children online. As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, policymakers face a reality that can no longer be ignored: children are growing up in ecosystems built for adults, governed by algorithms with little regard for developmental …
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AI and Misinformation Top the List of Global Threats, Says World Economic Forum
The latest World Economic Forum Risk Report paints a stark picture: AI-powered fake news and misinformation are now the biggest threats we’ll face in the next two years. And it’s not hard to see why. Why This Matters Right Now AI tools, especially generative AI, are making it incredibly easy to create fake content that looks real. Combine this with …
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Insights from the ‘Generative AI and Creative Economies in Movie Production’ Conference in Wellington
On December 5, 2024, I had the privilege of participating in the “Generative AI and Creative Economies in Movie Production” conference held at the Rydges Wellington Hotel in New Zealand. This event, organized by the Digital Communication Network (DCN), convened a diverse group of experts to explore the transformative role of AI in the film industry. Key Themes and Discussions …
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Unlocking the Future: Insights from The Space Between
IntroductionThe world is shifting under our feet. Technologies are converging, old ways of working are being dismantled, and global challenges are forcing us to rethink how we approach the future. The Space Between is a presentation I crafted to explore exactly that: the critical space between what we know and what’s coming. It’s a call to embrace bold ideas, prepare …
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The Future of Work: A Glimpse into Tomorrow
One of the most captivating stories of our time is that of the future of work. It is a tale of hope, challenges, and surprises, urging us to envision a world where technology, socio-economic shifts, and environmental imperatives shape new realities. In the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) will transform how we work. Yet, instead of replacing us, as many …
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Signals from Dubai Future Forum 2024 : Mapping Humanity’s Next Chapter
The Dubai Future Forum 2024 has revealed a compelling snapshot of humanity’s trajectory through seven transformative signals that are reshaping our world. From reimagining economic metrics beyond GDP to pioneering brain-computer interfaces, these developments signal more than just technological progress—they represent humanity’s evolving relationship with innovation, sustainability, and our collective future. As global thought leaders gathered to examine these breakthrough moments, …
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Trends in Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Foresight Perspective
In an era characterized by rapid technological changes, understanding the future impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is of vital importance. This article presents an analysis from the perspective of a foresight practitioner. Based on primary research, expert analyses, and industry reports, the analysis seeks to outline the transformative potential of Generative Intelligence for the coming year. As a foresight …
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Dimitris Dimitriadis at TEDxLamia 2024!
Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist, delivered a keynote speech at TEDx Lamia 2024. This year’s TEDxLamia, with “πolis” (city) as its main topic, took place at the Municipal Theatre of Lamia on Sunday, September 22. In his speech “From Hippodamus to the Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence Meets the Cities of the Future”, Dimitris Dimitriadis explained how Hippodamus’ early ideas laid the groundwork for …
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Dimitris Dimitriadis, futurist: ‘In 10 years, we can have a computer with the capacity of humanity for 1,000 euros’.
The Greek researcher who advises governments and companies on technological advances talks about what he thinks the next decade will be like. Dimitris Dimitriadis, Greek futurist who researches the consequences of technological advances and author of ‘2049’. Dimitris Dimitriadis defines himself as a futurist and works at the Institute for Futures and Foresight Research (IFFR DAO). He specifies that he …
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