Research Notes

Zero Footprint: A New Model Linking Energy and Materials

A few years ago, I had the honor of keynoting a Warburg Pincus conference on energy in Houston, Texas. I told this group of oil and gas executives that they had to...

Device Battles, IP Wars

Apple is a much more interesting company than most people realize. While the public remains fascinated with how cool its designs are, and the increasing cult appreciation...

Technology Driving the Economy: The Dark Side

We are now at a point in the story of our global economy when we must pass a test. Since it is clear that those with power and money cannot regulate themselves, and that...

A Centerpiece Conversation with Mark Hurd; "The New Frontier: Simplify IT"

Mark Hurd and I have had a longstanding friendship, beginning with his time as CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Before we met, I was already working with NCR and Teradata, his home...

Defining Perfection in Human/Computer Interaction or Why I Sold My Apple Stock

In a number of issues in the last few months, I have suggested that Apple would be a Sell. I thought (and still think) that the stock would continue to rise for up to two...

FiRe X: Highlights and Achievements

With five new Global Initiatives under way, FiRe X was again the best FiRe yet. While our teams continue to work on these new projects, it's already time to start planning...

Update: Asian Shifts

In the last week or so, several major events have transpired involving Asia, which will likely have impact on global markets for technology and other products.

CO2 as Cash Crop: A Second Look at Algae

How do you change the world with pond scum? The answer is simple: there is no more efficient source of sustainably produced food, feed, chemical, and energy products...

The Trends Driving FiRe X: Part II

In the first part of this discussion, I looked at the trends behind the opening session conversations at this year's Future in Review Conference. The trends I'll discuss in...

The Trends Driving FiRe X: Part I

In the overlap of technology and economics, we are describing a new regime of thought and action which we think is necessary for the global system to continue its growth.
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