Futurists are experts who study and predict future trends and developments. They use a variety of tools and methods, such as scenario planning and trend , to anticipate in technology, society, and the economy. Futurists often work with organizations to help them plan the future and make strategic decisions.

There are many futurists working in a variety of fields, each with their own unique skills and expertise. Here are the that should know about:

1. Dr. Thomas Frey is the Founder and Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute, a futurist think tank. He is a leading expert in the field of futurism and spoken at numerous conferences and events on the subject.

2. Dr. James D. D. Martin is the Co-Founder and Chief Futurist of Alliance, a consulting firm focused on futures studies. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

3. Dr. Gerd Leonhard is the CEO of The Futures Agency, a futurist consulting firm. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has spoken at numerous conferences and events on the subject.

4. Dr. Rohit Talwar is the Founder and CEO of Fast Future, a futurist consulting firm. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

5. Dr. B. Mahaffie is the President of The Leading Edge, a futurist consulting firm. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

6. Dr. Paul Saffo is a at Stanford University and a leading expert in the field of futurism. He has written extensively about the subject and has spoken at numerous conferences and events.

7. Dr. Glen Hiemstra is the Founder and CEO of Futurist.com, a futurist consulting firm. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

8. Dr. Ray Kurzweil is a renowned inventor and futurist, and is currently a Director of Engineering at Google. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

9. Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes through competitions. He is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

10. Dr. Faith Popcorn is the Founder and CEO of Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve, a marketing and trend forecasting firm. She is an expert in the field of futurism and has written extensively about the subject.

These are just a few of the many futurists working in a variety of fields. Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to the study of the future and has helped organizations anticipate and plan for future trends and developments.

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