Dutch Dreams -  Dreaming of a changing world

Trends in Terror

A lot has been said on the subject of terrorism, but surprisingly little about it's future. What impact will terrorism have on this century? Let me paint a grim scenario to get some discussion going...

Terrorism can be an extremely effective strategy for those whose interests lie in escalation and chaos, for those who see no other ways to influence their children’s futures. Although not many a cause will be served by terror, some are. Currently, what I will call "Al Qaida terrorism" (more on that later), is the absolute focus of attention. I believe the coming decades will see proponents of different causes increasingly adopt this strategy.

Posted by in @ 26 09 04 | three comments / No trackbacks

To Do List or What are the chalanges facing us?

Since the aim of this project is to look into the changes in the world today and in the future, to anticipate, understand, direct and facilitate our future lives, let's start out by cataloging some of the issues before us. The following list is by no means complete, ordered, exclusive or otherwise authorative, as of yet, consider it a start of this conversation between the world and ourselves...

Posted by in @ 05 09 04 | nine comments / No trackbacks