HTAV. AMPlify 09. The Thought Leaders. Described as a techno-progressive, optimistic futurist, Jamais Cascio follows the threads of civilization’s intended (and unintended) consequences for the future. Unlike scores of futurists peddling nightmare scenarios of global catastrophe and social meltdown, Jamais specializes in the creation of plausible-yet-optimistic scenarios of the future. He focuses on the importance of long-term, systemic thinking, with a particular emphasis on democratizing technology and innovation to empower a more open and resilient society. Jamais has worked in the field of scenario development and the intersection of emerging technologies, environmental dilemmas, and cultural transformation for over a decade.
In 2003, he co-founded WorldChanging.com , the award-winning website identifying models, tools and ideas for building a “bright” green future. In 2006, he was invited to present his ideas at the TED conference .