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- A list of organizations engaged in frontier and visionary work such as future studies,
philosophy, personal and social liberation, and advanced technology
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Institute for Future Studies (IFS)
Conducts research and public discussion of questions concerning future use of information and
communication technologies, especially in the professional and educational worlds. Staff profiles,
services and current project information, and publication library provided.
http://futurestudies.org/
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Universal Transparency
Explores the feasibility of a future surveillance society in which everyone has access to all the
surveillance ("universal transparency of surveillance"); articles, forum, related books,
links to related pages.
http://www.universaltransparency.org/
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The Centre for Future Studies
Futures think tank focussed on future trends and their impacts for applications including product
development, strategy formulation, marketing communications, customer relationship management; site
includes trends analyses, scenarios and predictions, upcoming events, and discussion forum.
http://www.futurestudies.co.uk/
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The Club of Rome
International think tank composed of prominent intellectuals and decision-makers analyzing global,
interlinked, long-term problems challenging the future of humanity and the planet using systems
analysis and futures research; site offers reports, upcoming events, a forum, and links to further
resources.
http://www.clubofrome.org/
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Red Educacional de Estudios de Futuro (REEF)
Futures educators and researchers networked globally to disseminate futures studies throughout
academia; overview of futures studies, topical projects and discussion boards.
http://www.vrnntt.ua.es/reef/
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Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS)
One of the eight Research Institutes of the European Commission (EC), the IPTS organizes regional
foresight studies on science and technology to inform political and economic decision-makers.
http://www.jrc.es/
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The UK Futurists Network
Supports community interested in discussing future implications of emerging changes and present
policies, especially healthcare, education, and sustainability; discussion fora, events, emailed
newsletters and updates, and membership list -- based in UK with global membership (free to join).
http://www.futuristsnetwork.org.uk/
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Contact: Cultures of the Imagination
Conference unites scientists, science fiction writers, and artists in exploring possibilities for
humanity's future, and potential exo-cross-cultural contact, via interdisciplinary speculation;
online offerings include registration information, past proceedings, artwork, and educational
resources.
http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/contact/
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World Futures Studies Federation
A professional society of futures researchers, academics, consultants, and their affiliated
organizations. Includes activities, events, newsletter (and archives), membership directory, and
members-only sections (fee required to join).
http://www.wfsf.org/
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World Resources Institute
Non-profit organization supporting research, conferences, education, training, and policy
initiatives for environmental stewardship and sustainable development; resources available online
include essays, research reports, and powerpoint presentations.
http://www.wri.org/wri/
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Foresight for Regional Development Network
Project links scientists, technology foresight experts, and policy-makers working in Europe to
create a toolkit to integrate participatory foresight techniques into policy formulation for
regional development; website offers brief explanation, and members-only workspace.
http://foren.jrc.es/
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The UACTO Universe
This is the UACTO Universe. This concerens what we think the future in 2020 will be like.
http://uacto-universe.tripod.com
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New Civilization Network
A network of people, projects and ideas for building a world that works.
http://www.newciv.org
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Northern Land Use Institute
Planning, environment and Land Use Issues of Northern British Columbia are all the focus of the
Northern Land Use Institute at the University of Northern British Columbia
http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/
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The Long Now Foundation
A project of computer pioneer Daniel Hillis and Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand to develop a
10,000 year clock. This is long-term project that gets people thinking past the mental barrier of
the Millennium.
http://www.longnow.org/
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Bay Area Futurists
Contains weblog used to explore accelerating change in technology, science, society and business.
http://finnern.com/future/
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Choose Peace Now
A project of the Global Peace Council with messages about world peace, global prayer, higher
consciousness, angels, and ideas for awakening humanity.
http://www.choosepeacenow.org
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The Millennium Project
Think tank of futurists, scholars, business planners, and policy makers.
http://acunu.org
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Association of Professional Futurists
Supports practicing futurists by advancing dialogue on state-of-the-art methods and strategic
directions in futures studies; events, bibliography, and "provocations" free;
members-only resources (requires qualifications and fee to join).
http://www.profuturists.com/
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New Environment Association
Background and current activities directed toward achieving a sustainable world that is supportive
of all human beings.
http://web.syr.edu/~hs38/neaindex.htm
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The American Polymathic Institute
A small group of research associates. Includes information about funding and associates; also
their current projects.
http://PolymathicInstitute.com/
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Future of Science
Annual international conference in Mannheim, Germany.
http://www.futuring.de/
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NewDay.nl - English
A consumer enhanced project to shorten the time to the future.
http://members.chello.nl/~r.reekers/
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Craig Research Labs
A private sector scientific research firm, existing to accelerate the technological development of
the human race.
http://www.craigresearchlabs.com/
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OmegaPoint: Futurism and the Technological Singularity
Community of information theorists, consciousness researchers, and artists. Contains the latest
information concerning techno-gnosis, paradigm shifting, quantum realities and the approaching
event horizon.
http://omegapoint.org
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The DaVinci Institute
Comprised of over 150 scientists, researchers, and futurists located across the United States,
it's goal being to track emerging technologies and speculate about future inventions.
http://www.nightwithafuturist.com/
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Sustainable development convention
Will cover strategies and practical solutions for specific issues related to sustainable
development.
http://www.sdc02.org
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Imagitrends
Non-profit organization focused on sustainable development offers free e-journal and provides
environmental scanning services related to trend-spotting.
http://pages.prodigy.net/imagiweb/
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Foundation for the Future
Non-profit organization offers seminars and publications related to envisioning future human
evolution. Includes nomination information of the Kistler Prize for excellence in human genetics
research.
http://www.futurefoundation.org/
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World-Information.org
Organization explores implications of new information and communication technologies. Includes
press releases, information on events and exhibits, and links to related resources.
http://www.world-information.org/
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The Center for the Study of Technology and Society - Innovation
Keeping up with technology's developments is central to anticipating its social effects. The Center
is a nonprofit research and educational group based in Washington, D.C.
http://www.tecsoc.org/innovate/innovate.htm
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The Digital Exploration Society - DEX
Multimedia authoring from remote, natural places allows children and adults to understand how to
express themselves in the new media world of global digital communication.
http://www.digitalexplorers.com
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Institute for Alternative Futures
Nonprofit research and educational organization specializing in aiding organizations and
individuals to more wisely choose and create their preferred futures.
http://www.altfutures.com
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The Alliance for Capitalizing on Change
A combined research, educational, consulting, think tank and volunteer organization designed to
allow people to explore, understand and influence the shape of their future.
http://www.capitalizingonchange.org
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World Future Society
For people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future. Futurist
forecasts, interviews, publications, upcoming events, and organization information.
http://www.wfs.org/
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World Space League
Primary Objective: To establish a World Wide Network of people who believe that Space Business /
Travel /Education should be available to all people regardless of age, race, religion and income.
http://www.worldspaceleague.com
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The Mother's Service Society, Pondicherry, India
Social science research institute which has done extensive research in such areas as social
development theory, economics, management, peace and governance, the future of money, the future
role of the Internet, the future of science, the future World Army, and the Global Century.
http://www.motherservice.org/
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Foresight Institute
"The non-profit Foresight Institute focuses its efforts on nanotechnology, the coming ability
to build materials and products with atomic precision, and systems that will enhance knowledge
exchange and critical discussion, thus improving public and private policy decisions."
http://www.foresight.org/
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