slides from BI-lecture

The slides from the BI-lecture held March 17th are available on this page. The slides are in Norwegian.

keynote topics

nano- and other accelerating technologies—a systemic backdrop

Since 1886 an ongoing, exponential development in computer power has turned business after business on it's head. These days our ability to manipulate matter on an atomic and molecular scale, gives us opportunities we previously could only dream about. This lecture looks at what is happening, where it's happening, who's paying, what the results are thus far, and where these developments are leading us.

long live everybody
(but can we afford them all?)

Progress in medical technologies gives us opportunities for better and longer lives. This affects educational systems, work patterns, the financing of pension plans, ethical considerations, and so on. What is technologically possible to achieve when talking about life extension and quality, and what are the effects of our decisions in these regards; scientifically, ethically and economically.

the future of energy

We're facing the biggest challenge ever within the energy sector: How do we supply sufficient energy to the 10 billion people inhabiting the planet within the next ten years, and what happens if we don't? Can nanotechnologies give us some answers? And how are we equipped to take part in the possible solutions?

ya twoi sloga, ya twoi rabotnik

(I am Man, thus I am Machine). While the challenges in the 20th century were based on ideologies and isms, the 21st century will challenge our most basic assumptions: What does it mean to be human? Looking at gliding, exponential transitions where every small step seems totally sensible and logical, this presentation shows us that the end result might not be what we were hoping for ...

the future of money

I postulate that currency-based monetary systems are headed for a fall. Why? What are the diagnostic signs? And what mechanisms are posed to take over? Learn about the history of money and the economic pursiut of happiness!

knowing the future instead of predicting it

It is actually possible to predict how the future will turn out by studying the trends and driving forces that lie behind the change. Learn about systems thinking, scenariolearning, and how to live with, and prosper from, complexity.

the computer from 1886 until 2030

The computer is no recent invention. Its development has been going on since 1886, to the point that the computer today govern the world as we know it. We look at humanitys place in a computerised society and how it is challenged through developments like AI and quantum computers

technology for economists

What problems arise when the exponentially developing technological reality meets a linearly baset economic theory? What are the consequences for society and how can we straighten out the quirks?

the dangerous future

A humourous (?) look at 10 ways towards the Global Armageddon. How can it happen? What are the danger signals? And what can we do about it? Prepare yourself for a journey you will wish you never have to take, but still would like to prepare for. If for no other reason than to be entertained ...

uniformed nanotechnologies—how military applications drive the nanotechnological developments

In military circles there is talk about “the most important development since the invention of gunpowder” and that “war will never be the same again”. Clues like bioweapons, intelligent materials and nanosoldiers describe a reality where all our preconceptions about military confrontation are challenged. We look at today's technological solutions as well as the ones planned for tomorrow. On how technologies heralds a type of warfare that is both “humane” and gruesome.

the pc is no more; long live the uc

There are 4 main forces behind the the development of computers: They are shrinking. They get more powerful. All computers talk to all other computers. And the distinction between what is machinery and what belongs to biology is blurring more and more day by day. Where is the state-of-the-art computer today, and where will it be in 2020? And what does this tell us about the competencies that we (and our children) should develop?

systems biology and health

Amongst the more important “new sciences” in the last decade, is Systems Biology. While biology's focus has traditionally been on studying the different parts that make up a whole organism, Systems Biology collects the pieces—RNA, DNA, genes, proteins, cells and tissue—and studies them as holistically; studying the whole organism as one. What does this mean for our understanding of Man and how it's problems can be corrected?

how nanotechnologies affects your business

Do you want me to tell you about your 10 biggest competitors you didn't even know existed? Or give you 15 ideas about areas your business might grow? This session looks at how nano- and other accelerating technologies challenges the status quo in your area of business. Industries I have evaluated over the years, are (amongst others) aerospace, defence, automobile, electronics, computers, telecom, energy production and distribution, medicine, pharmaceutics, construction, textiles, agriculture, fisheries and environmental protection.

examples

You'll find some exaples of keynotes at this page.