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
Understanding the Power of Status – The Role of Status in South Korea’s Demographic Dilemma
To understand the low birthrate problem in any country, it’s important to understand the influence of “status".In South Korea, the concept of social status permeates nearly every aspect of life, shaping decisions and influencing behaviors in ways that are both subtle...
Shooting Behind the Duck: Is Your Child’s Curriculum Already Obsolete?
The revelation of obsolete knowledge led me down the proverbial educational rabbit hole!Last week, I found myself in a familiar yet unexpected situation: helping my grandson with his homework. As I sat down at the kitchen table, ready to impart my years of wisdom, I...
Roots of the Future: How the Whole Earth Genealogy Project Could Reverse Global Population Decline
The Whole Earth Genealogy Project has the potential to transform how we view ourselves, our relationships with others, and our role in the continuing story of humanity.In recent years, global population decline has emerged as a pressing concern for many nations, with...