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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 globally ranked as the #1 futurist. 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.

Thriving Amid Exponential Growth: Lessons from a Chessboard

Exponential growth transforms industries and societies, but our linear minds struggle to grasp it. From ancient chessboard lessons to quantum computing breakthroughs, this article unpacks the pace of progress and calls for a mindset shift to anticipate and thrive in a world doubling in speed

Quantum Leap: Google's Willow Chip and the Dawn of a New Era

Google’s latest quantum chip, Willow, is rewriting the rules of computation with a performance milestone that feels plucked from science fiction. Completing a task in five minutes that would take conventional supercomputers 10 septillion years.

The Cost of Connection: Why AI Relationships Are a Dangerous Illusion

Millions are finding unexpected solace and heartbreak in AI companions, such as those from Replika and Kindroid. Users are developing a deep connection with AI, navigating the murky waters of love, guilt, and anthropomorphism.

Chameleon: The AI Cloak That Outwits Facial Recognition

Chameleon, a cutting-edge AI model from Georgia Tech, offers a breakthrough in privacy protection. It generates a personalized digital mask, known as P3-Mask, that confounds facial recognition systems without degrading image quality.

Shaping the Future: Your Voice Matters

Are you ready to shape the future? We’re exploring how emerging technologies will redefine society, business, and our world. Share your thoughts in our quick survey and play a role in building tomorrow’s solutions. As a thank you, you’ll receive a free copy of our book upon its release!

Ten Technology Trends for 2025: The Year of Reckoning

2025 is a turning point for technology and society. From AI everywhere to tokenization, quantum computing risks, and proactive healthcare, the year brings transformative innovation and profound disruption. Discover the top 10 trends defining this era of exponential change and global reckoning.

AI at War: Humanity’s Greatest Ally or Its Biggest Threat?

The latest AGI manifesto, penned by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Craig Mundie, paints a stark picture of AI’s impact on global security and governance. It predicts AI could transform military strategy, diplomacy, and even the fabric of nation-states.