The Rise of the SuperProfessor
The Rise of the SuperProfessor For colleges and universities, the great age of experimentation is now upon us. Last week, Harvard and MIT announced a new nonprofit partnership, known as edX, to offer free online courses from both universities. The Minerva Project...
Eight Critical Value Points of a Futurist
Eight Critical Value Points of a Futurist As a Futurist, people often ask me how many of my predictions have come true. I find this to be a rather uncomfortable question. It’s uncomfortable, not because my track record hasn’t been up to par (actually, a high...
Pre-Testing Your Right to Vote
Pre-Testing Your Right to Vote Every couple years, as the November election draws near, my wife Deb and I receive our ballots in the mail. Both of us spend considerable time studying the issues and candidates before making our final decisions. As with most couples, we...