Alvin Toffler's Revolutionary Ideas: Read "Future Forecast" Today!

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Alvin Toffler, a notable futurist, is recognized for his influential works, particularly "Future Shock" and "The Third Wave," which have significantly impacted various fields, including business. His concept of the "electronic cottage," which has inspired the development of modern business models, is particularly highlighted. Toffler's latest book, "Future Forecast," is recommended for its potential to serve as a roadmap to understanding future trends. The discussion reflects enthusiasm for engaging with Toffler's ideas and acknowledges the importance of his insights in shaping contemporary thought.
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Many here may not be familiar with a hero of mine - Alvin Toffler. Toffler is a futurist who is known best for his two books, Future Shock, and The Third Wave, both of which influenced me greatly. In fact to a certain extent it is true that my own business is modeled on "the electronic cottage" [in my case the electronic barn] discussed in The Third Wave.

Toffler has a new book out called Future Forecast. I strongly recommend that everyone here reads it. His first two books were virtual road maps to the future.
 
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Okay - I've marked it in my calendar for future reading ! :biggrin:
 
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Okay - I've marked it in my calendar for future reading ! :biggrin:

:smile: Ha ha, you got me with that one but it took a second. :rolleyes:
 

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