The document discusses various perspectives on the future from different companies and individuals. It highlights how some companies have tried to commercialize future technologies by offering related products and services. It also explores how emerging technologies like the internet of things, nanotechnology, and new forms of data extraction will impact and define the future. The future is said to already be here but unevenly distributed, and that with initiatives like Tech4Africa, the future can be accessible to all.

1. The Future of ...

2. THE FUTURE

3. THE FUTURE
“The future is already here, it’s
just not evenly distributed.” -
William Gibson

4. $$$$
“The future is here..and you can
buy it!!! (no refunds)” - Jon Gosier

5. These companies saw the future and put a price on it!
Palantir
metaLayer
Google Prediction API
Recorded Future
Zillabyte
Google Analytics
PAX

11. DATA

12. Internet of Things
Networked Objects
Nanotechnology
Near Field QR Codes
OCR
Forward Link
Object Recognition

14. DATA
“Being able to extract meaning
from everyday objects using
devices, that's the future of data.”

16. DIPLOMACY

19. $25,000

20. EDUCATION

22. DISPARITY

24. THE FUTURE
“The future is already here, it’s
yours.” - Tech4Africa 2011

25. The Future of ...
Johannesburg, South Africa Tech4Africa
October 28th, 2011 http://tech4africa.com