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The Shift in Technological Platforms and Business Ecosystems Over Time

Every 50 years or so, according to Kondratieff wave theory, capitalist economies reorganise themselves around a new technological foundation, sparking the rise of new business ecosystems. Where are we now in that cycle—and what might the next foundation look like?

 
 

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Cyber Wargames: Rapidly Rising Stakes

For more than 13 years, NATO has conducted cyber wargames that simulate complex decision-making in cyberspace. The focus, along with the invitation list, has widened to include all forms of cybersecurity, and in 2020, white-hat hackers were included for the first time.

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Foresight Best Practices Esa Högblom, Anneli Frantti, Kristiina Ojala, Elina Vuorio Foresight Best Practices Esa Högblom, Anneli Frantti, Kristiina Ojala, Elina Vuorio

The Southwest Finland Foresight Academy’s collaborative approach to foresight

The Southwest Finland Foresight Academy has a unique foresight academy model and a collaboration network that operates across professions and industries to forecast future educational needs and boost regional competence.

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From “You Are What You Eat” to “Eat for the Way You Are”

In the era of curated experiences, food personalisation is on the cusp of becoming the next big health and wellness solution – but at what price for the consumer, and at what cost to those experiencing food insecurity? Can the industries involved collaborate to efficiently bring these bespoke foods to market without exacerbating (or possibly even alleviating) the global food shortage?

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