I wrote about futurist and technology expert, Peter Leyden on a Make It a Great Monday in February 2022. Revisiting his latest work today, I again enjoyed his perspective on the future. Leyden’s optimism and refreshing outlook goes against the “mainstream media chasing the minute-by-minute story of crises and decline.”
Check out his magazine article, The Great Progression, which explores how the world is poised for a transformative era. Leyden argues that rapid technological advancements, climate solutions, and social progress will define the 21st century. This will lead to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
He discusses what he calls The New Long Boom Squared:
The original Long Boom story we told 25 years ago described the introduction of infotech, meaning digital computers and the internet, as a fundamentally new technology to the world stage. And then we described how it would scale up globally over the next 25 years and create a long tech boom and help drive a long economic boom, as well as a stock boom.
The next 25 years will see the introduction and scaling up of not one but three fundamentally new technologies that will have world-historic impact. One will be in energy tech, one will be in biotech, and one will be the next big stage of infotech, which will be driven by artificial intelligence. We’re heading into a triple-whammy tech boom — not just another Long Boom, but a Long Boom Squared.
- Energy: The energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements in clean technologies and renewable sources. We are moving towards a future dominated by sustainable energy, with solar and wind power playing leading roles
- Biotech: In the realm of biotechnology, Leyden highlights the rapid advancements in genomics, genetic engineering, and personalized medicine.
- Infotech: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, where information technology continues to disrupt every aspect of life. Infotech will continue to be the driving force behind innovation, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and quantum computing.
Leyden is optimistic about the future, emphasising the role of millennials and younger generations in driving this positive change. He highlights how emerging technologies, combined with a new wave of social activism, can reshape society for the better. He makes a call to action, encouraging readers to embrace the possibilities of this “great progression” and to actively participate in shaping a more equitable and sustainable world.
Make it a Great Monday!
