2. from knowledge to understanding 1. navigations and returns 2. the future - why are we where we are? - where have we arrived? - where do we go from here? - welcome to extremistan! - top trends that will reshape the world Traveling through time
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55. Extreme competition. Complex technology. Dynamic global trade. Increased population. Disruptive act of terrorism. Sophisticated crime. Climate risks. Expensive energy. This is the world of 2015. The world in 2015 will be an extreme future in which the overlapping of the above scenarios will demand insight, skills, collaboration, and leadership. The level of accelerated change and the complexity of challenges will be like snowboarding an avalanche from the top of Mt. Everest - intense, demanding, and fast. Maybe even lethal. And that’s the good news.