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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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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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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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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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Frontier Organizations on the Web
- A list of organizations engaged in frontier and visionary work such as future studies, philosophy, personal and social liberation, and advanced technology
http://www.ethologic.com/sasha/org.html
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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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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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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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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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New Civilization Network
A network of people, projects and ideas for building a world that works.
http://www.newciv.org
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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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NewDay.nl
Dutch community from people who have doubts about the future.
http://www.etld.nl/hydrogen.html
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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/
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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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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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