Future Crunch

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Incredible things are happening on our planet. Diseases are being eradicated, millions are being lifted out of poverty, billions of people are gaining access to the greatest information resource humanity has ever known. We can use open source code to print prosthetic limbs, we can cut and paste our DNA, and we’re taking bold new steps into space.

Dr Angus Hervey and Tané Hunter, head up a team of incredible speakers better known as Future Crunch. They deliver mind blowing presentations to generate optimism and shift perceptions to create new and better ways of doing things in the 21st of century.

Future Crunch believes that disruptive technologies are bringing about a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant. They are determined to share a narrative that breaks through negatives perspectives regarding the state of the world as we know it.

They seek to engage humanity with hope, optimism and positively driven purpose.

Future Crunch are a collective library of innovative brains. The team combines expertise in economics, coding, politics and data analytics with design, art and music. Each Future Crunch experience is a rich fusion of customised research designed to ‘crunch’ your particular industry’s future. They provide unexpected perspectives on what the future looks like.

Future Crunch are disruptive in their optimism. They cut through the dominant discourse of a planet destined to destruct, and give us all the inspiration to activate purpose and be a part of a movement that stands for collective hope about the future. They invite audiences to become curious about the miraculous advancements occurring for humanity today.

On stage, Angus and Tané are showmen who weave charisma with credibility, and stagecraft with steadfast knowledge and research. They are original yet relatable, entertaining yet relevant to any organisation looking to harness the forces of technological disruption, drive cultural change and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.

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Talking Points

The Next Economy

The Technological trends that are shaping the way we live, work and play in the 21st century.

Technology, which used to be thought of as a function to be outsourced, or a sector on its own, is now a strategic layer across all aspects of business.

Global connectivity, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, intuitive computing, robotics, renewable energy, additive manufacturing, gene editing and brain-machine interfacing. Together, they're like a roaring tornado creating once-in-a-hundred-year revolutions in every industry at once.

Understanding what's over the horizon is essential for any organisation wishing to harness the opportunities of a rapidly changing global economy in the 21st century.

Audiences will come away from this talk with the ability to think clearly and critically about the way technological disruption is changing the economy, a skill that's particularly relevant for leaders who wish to turn technology to their strategic advantage — and protect their organisations against competitors who wish to do the same.

Key Outcomes

- Have a sound understanding of concepts central to the process of technological innovation.
- Receive the most up-to-date information on the current state of technological change in multiple industries.
- Tools to harness 21st-century working practices for innovation, change management and disruption.

Why the World is better than you think: Why we’re almost completely wrong about how bad things really are

The world is becoming a better place. Poverty is disappearing, war deaths are falling, violence is less common, people are becoming more tolerant, suicide is decreasing, life expectancy is increasing, literacy is on the rise, child mortality is declining. Yet most people have no idea that this is happening.

This presentation helps audiences imagine new futures, and direct their energies towards creating a better world for everyone, and an economy that doesn’t cost the earth. It’s a story about people who are coming up with solutions to some of the big problems of our time. It's about opportunities, rather than threats. It's a story that's informed by intelligent, evidence-based optimism.

Audiences will learn how our cognitive biases distort our view of the world, making us feel unnecessarily pessimistic, and preventing us from achieving our true potential. And they’ll walk away with a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and commitment to problem-solving, innovation and organisational change.

The Robot Rule of Thumb : The future of work, and how to prepare yourself for it

Advancements in technology have provided a catalyst to redefine the needs of people in the workplace, and as a result, we see a move towards more flexibility and a greater desire for meaning and purpose in the next economy. While these changes present challenges, they also offer an opportunity for the workforce of the future to find a sense of renewed freedom.

In this presentation, Future Crunch explores the changing world of work, and how technological disruption is redefining the skills that matter. The machines aren’t here to take our jobs - but they will change them. And that means that counter-intuitively, it’s the human skills that really count. Audiences will walk away with a better understanding of how to start building a workplace that is prepared for automation, disruption and changing work patterns. Essential insights for any organisation searching to drive innovative ways of working in the 21st century.

The Adaptability Quotient: The most important skill for the 21st century, and how to start cultivating it right now

Technological disruption requires us to learn faster than we ever had to before. Behaviours we’ve honed for decades are becoming obsolete in a few short years. Combined with a generational mindset shift in how we view the world, many are wondering how to remain relevant. What’s the key quality for success in this world of constant change?

With trademark humour, dynamism and gold-plated research, Future Crunch tackles what the Harvard Business Review calls, “the new competitive advantage.” You’ve heard of IQ and EQ; this century belongs to those that are quick to read and act on signals of change. People with a high Adaptability Quotient (AQ): the ability to thrive in unpredictable environments. Instead of being really good at doing one thing, adaptive people are really good at learning how to do new things.

Drawing on the latest insights from the worlds of technology, neuroscience and management, this talk reveals why the best predictor of success is how individuals and organisations embrace rapid experimentation. Audiences will walk away with an understanding of what it takes to foster AQ, how to identify it in others, and how it can be a superpower for anyone looking to maintain an advantage in the next economy

The Optimism Experience: A musical show about human progress

Feeling negative about the state of the world in 2020? Is the news getting you down? Have you had enough of people arguing on your Facebook feed? The Future Crunch team might be able to help. Showcasing their infectious brand of musically inspired, intelligent optimism, this is a story about the human race you've never heard before.

Diseases are being eradicated, war is decreasing, millions are being lifted out of poverty and billions are gaining access to the greatest information resource humanity has ever known. We can control robots with our minds, use machines to translate any language, cut and paste our own DNA, and we’re taking brave new steps into space. We're just not hearing a lot about it.

We know the challenges we face. This is a musical journey into how – with boldness, creativity, and revolutionary technologies that build on thousands of years of human ingenuity – we are rising to meet them.