Futurist Thomas Frey
Architect of the Future.
Google’s top-rated futurist speaker.
Why a futurist?
As a futurist, my goal is to expand our understanding of the future. Every day, thousands of emerging technologies spring to life, thousands of researchers make new discoveries, and thousands of new trends start to reveal themselves.
As we move down the path of advancing technology, our relationship with the future has never been clearer; making this both the most exciting and scariest time to be alive, in all human history. There is a constant battle being waged over the needs of the present vs. the needs of the future.
Naturally the future cannot be our only priority; otherwise, we lose our ability to function in the present. Near-term issues invariably take precedent over long-term potential; yet, our ability to prioritize importance is directly tied to our vision of the future. Still, it is our vision of the future that determines our actions today.
I use this phrase a lot: “The future creates the present!” Yes, this is just the opposite of what most people think. They believe the work we’re doing today will automatically create the future, but from a little different perspective, it is the images of the future that we hold in our head that determines the decisions we’ll make today.
When I change someone’s vision of the future, inevitably, this changes the way they make decisions today!
Latest Blog Posts
Print Me a Cure: The Coming Revolution of 3D-printed Polypills
3D pill printer finishing one precisely formulated polypill to replace all other pills you take in a day.The Vision of Tomorrow's Medicine Back in 2012, I wrote about the idea of 3D pill printers, envisioning a future where medications could be customized to each...
The Opposite of War is Not Peace
It would seem we’re creating a more fragile world that feels closer to “not-war” than true peace.Introduction: Revisiting the Nature of War in 2024 In 2008, I explored the shifting nature of war and peace, predicting that battles would one day extend beyond borders...
The Turing Test for Humanoid Robots: Changing an Infant’s Dirty Diaper
The Turing Test for humanoid robots will challenge the limits of robotics and AI.Introduction: A Helping Hand for a Frazzled Mom It was 2:00 AM, and Sarah hadn’t slept more than three hours in as many days. Her 2-month-old son, Leo, had been cranky and miserable for...