Patterns of the Future explains the current world using the theory of long-term development waves (Kondratiev waves). Markku Wilenius, Professor of Futures Studies, argues that we are now entering the sixth wave: the age of intelligent, integrated technologies, helping to restore the balance between humans, technology and nature by radically improved material and energy efficiency and a wiser use of human potential.
The unfolding sixth wave will challenge our current values, institutions and business models. Using a systems-based approach, Patterns of the Future analyses how corporations and the public sector can navigate in the sixth wave. Case studies look at specific examples of this, using high-profile companies to demonstrate both the best- (and worst-) case scenarios of innovation for change.
Wilenius, M. Patterns of the future: Understanding the Next Wave of Global Change. New Jersey etc.: World Scientific, 2017 239 p. 978-1-78634-287-4.
Wilenius, M. Patterns of the future: Understanding the Next Wave of Global Change. New Jersey etc.: World Scientific, 2017 239 p. 978-1-78634-287-4.
Wilenius, M. (2017) Patterns of the future: Understanding the Next Wave of Global Change, New Jersey etc.: World Scientific 239 p. 978-1-78634-287-4.
Wilenius, M. (2017). Patterns of the future: Understanding the Next Wave of Global Change. New Jersey etc.: World Scientific, 239 p.
Wilenius M. Patterns of the future: Understanding the Next Wave of Global Change. New Jersey etc.: World Scientific; 2017. p. 239 p. ISBN: 978-1-78634-287-4.