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Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. He stands at the forefront of the digital age and lives and breathes cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. As an optimistic dystopian, he has a deep understanding of AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, blending academic rigor with technological innovation.

His pioneering efforts include the world’s first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin, delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself, offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio, or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world’s first.

Dr. Van Rijmenam is a prolific author and has written more than 1,200 articles and five books in his career. As a corporate educator, he is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise, which focuses on elevating global knowledge on crucial topics like technology, healthcare, and climate change by providing high-quality, hyper-personalized, and easily digestible insights from trusted sources.

Below, you can read all his articles.

Talking the Talk: Will OpenAI's New Voice Assistant Redefine Real-Time Interaction?

OpenAI is poised to unveil a groundbreaking voice assistant that transforms mundane digital interactions into dynamic, engaging conversations, mimicking human-like exchanges with real-time responsiveness.

Beyond Hype: AI's Real Impact on Workplace Dynamics

Is AI the new boss on the block? The 2024 Work Trend Index suggests leaders are playing catch-up as employees take the reins with AI. The 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn paints a vivid picture of a workforce rapidly transforming under the influence of AI.

Downloading Tomorrow: How to Embrace Futures Thinking with Karl Schroeder - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP01

In a rapidly evolving tech world, organisations must embrace futures thinking. Karl Schroeder, a sci-fi author & foresight expert, offers insights through storytelling & foresight. He emphasises the power of narratives in conveying complex concepts for better preparedness.

Molecular Mastery: AlphaFold 3 Decodes the Blueprint of Life

Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs just released AlphaFold 3, which represents a landmark advancement in computational biology. This innovative AI model enhances our capacity to understand the fundamental building blocks of life.

The Search (R)Evolution: Will ChatGPT Replace Google?

OpenAI is set to challenge Google's longstanding dominance in the search engine market with the anticipated launch of a ChatGPT-powered search engine. This new engine, rumoured to integrate AI capabilities deeply with live data, aims to enhance user interactions beyond traditional search queries

Buffett's Warning: The Rise of AI Scams in the Digital Age

Amid the whirlwind of advancements in artificial intelligence, Warren Buffett raises a stark warning about an emerging threat: the rise of AI-powered scams, particularly through the use of deepfakes.

Cool Currents: China's Leap in Battery Technology

In a groundbreaking move, Chinese researchers have significantly advanced battery technology by developing a water-based battery that doubles the energy capacity compared to traditional lithium cells and enhances safety by eliminating the risk of flammability.

A Digital Arms Race: The Year Cybersecurity Met Weaponised AI

Forget hackers in hoodies; 2024 is the year AI becomes an invisible weapon, and cybersecurity has never faced a more elusive foe. Forrester's 2024 cybersecurity report unveils a chilling reality: weaponised AI is reshaping cyber threats into more complex and elusive dangers.

Heartbeats and AI: Saving Lives with a Digital Pulse

In a groundbreaking clinical trial involving nearly 16,000 patients across two hospitals, an AI system trained to interpret electrocardiograms demonstrated a remarkable capacity to save lives by identifying patients at high risk of mortality.