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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
From AI to hydrogen planes: My Wildest Prediction second season wrap-up
The second season of My Wildest Prediction has come to an end. Over the last eight months, we have delved into the business world through the words of entrepreneurs, researchers, futurists and experts from around the globe. Our goal has been to understand the challenges facing our economy and society, exploring how they affect our lives now and in the years to come. My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Business where we dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries. Among other topics, we discussed work. Some guests, like bestselling author Bruce Daisley, painted a pessimistic picture, predicting that 'work will get worse before it gets better'. Others, like futurist Dom Price, offered a more radical point of view, arguing that we will abandon the productivity myth — the idea that constantly working is the key to success. Overall, our guests agreed that work will become increasingly mobile, with entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks arguing that 'passports will be obsolete' and marketing expert Rory Sutherland saying that people will adopt a nomadic lifestyle. We also explored the future of our cities and our relationship with the environment. Urbanist Greg Clark predicted that by 2080, there will be more than 10 billion people on Earth, with 90% living in cities. Additionally, explorer Bertrand Piccard forecast that hydrogen planes will fly commercially by 2035. And of course, artificial intelligence (AI) was extensively discussed in our podcast and remained a polarising topic. Human resources expert Patty McCord believes 'AI will not be the big scary thing we think', while others like professor Scott Galloway predicted that AI will fuel US domestic terrorism. This is just a glimpse of the predictions shared during our season. Watch the wrap-up and listen to the episodes on YouTube or your favourite audio platforms.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
From AI to hydrogen planes: My Wildest Prediction second season wrap-up
The second season of My Wildest Prediction has come to an end. Over the last eight months, we have delved into the business world through the words of entrepreneurs, researchers, futurists and experts from around the globe. Our goal has been to understand the challenges facing our economy and society, exploring how they affect our lives now and in the years to come. My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Business where we dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries. Among other topics, we discussed work. Some guests, like bestselling author Bruce Daisley, painted a pessimistic picture, predicting that 'work will get worse before it gets better'. Others, like futurist Dom Price, offered a more radical point of view, arguing that we will abandon the productivity myth — the idea that constantly working is the key to success. Overall, our guests agreed that work will become increasingly mobile, with entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks arguing that 'passports will be obsolete' and marketing expert Rory Sutherland saying that people will adopt a nomadic lifestyle. We also explored the future of our cities and our relationship with the environment. Urbanist Greg Clark predicted that by 2080, there will be more than 10 billion people on Earth, with 90% living in cities. Additionally, explorer Bertrand Piccard forecast that hydrogen planes will fly commercially by 2035. And of course, artificial intelligence (AI) was extensively discussed in our podcast and remained a polarising topic. Human resources expert Patty McCord believes 'AI will not be the big scary thing we think', while others like professor Scott Galloway predicted that AI will fuel US domestic terrorism. This is just a glimpse of the predictions shared during our season. Watch the wrap-up and listen to the episodes on YouTube or your favourite audio platforms.
Euronews
15 hours ago
- Business
- Euronews
My Wildest Prediction: Second season wrap-up
The second season of My Wildest Prediction has come to an end. Over the last eight months, we have delved into the business world through the words of entrepreneurs, researchers, futurists and experts from around the globe. Our goal has been to understand the challenges facing our economy and society, exploring how they affect our lives now and in the years to come. My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Businesswhere we dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries. Among other topics, we discussed work. Some guests, like bestselling author Bruce Daisley, painted a pessimistic picture, predicting that 'work will get worse before it gets better'. Others, like futurist Dom Price, offered a more radical point of view, arguing that we will abandon the productivity myth — the idea that constantly working is the key to success. Overall, our guests agreed that work will become increasingly mobile, with entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks arguing that 'passports will be obsolete' and marketing expert Rory Sutherland saying that people will adopt a nomadic lifestyle. We also explored the future of our cities and our relationship with the environment. Urbanist Greg Clark predicted that by 2080, there will be more than 10 billion people on Earth, with 90% living in cities. Additionally, explorer Bertrand Piccard forecast that hydrogen planes will fly commercially by 2035. And of course, artificial intelligence (AI) was extensively discussed in our podcast and remained a polarising topic. Human resources expert Patty McCord believes 'AI will not be the big scary thing we think', while others like professor Scott Galloway predicted that AI will fuel US domestic terrorism. This is just a glimpse of the predictions shared during our season. Watch the wrap-up and listen to the episodes on YouTube or your favourite audio platforms.
Euronews
09-04-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Productivity is overrated, according to work futurist Dom Price
ADVERTISEMENT My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Business where we dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries. In this episode, Tom Goodwin talks to Dom Price, a work futurist at Sydney-based software company Atlassian, about his commitment to making companies re-evaluate their approach to success. Productivity is one of the most valued qualities by both companies and individuals. In a 2022 survey by EdTech company Headway, over half of the 1 million participants from across Britain, the US and Australia said that they prioritised productivity over health, financial gain, and happiness. But in trying to efficiently turn inputs into outputs, is something more significant being overlooked? According to Dom Price, a work futurist at Sydney-based software company Atlassian, focusing too much on productivity may cause people to ignore the broader impacts of their decisions. Price joins My Wildest Prediction to share his ideas on how work and its impact on society could be reframed. Is productivity the right metric? 'My wild one is we get rid of the fetish around productivity,' Price told Euronews Business when asked about his wildest prediction. 'I don't know any leader that has the desire to have on their gravestone 'Was productive',' Price remarked. "So if it's not that desire, then what are we doing it for?' I don't know any leader that has the desire to have on their gravestone 'Was productive'. Dom Price Work Futurist Among the issues Price identified with productivity is that it rarely considers broader goals like creating a sustainable impact, personal fulfilment, or building a more meaningful society. Price is also sceptical about using productivity as a method to measure efficient work, as, according to him, this metric is difficult to quantify. In the pursuit of measuring and boosting productivity, individuals and companies risk adopting approaches that may diminish creativity. For instance, applications that track human-device interaction to measure productivity do not take the time spent on free thinking into account. As a result, they may mislabel these periods as unproductive, potentially discouraging individuals from coming up with original ideas. 'I had a real example of this a few years ago—a company using surveillance software. They nearly fired the chief of staff to the CEO,' Price said. He described how in reality the employee had spent an entire day building a presentation for the CEO, 'But she wasn't connected while she built it. So no keystroke was recorded'. Related You can spend all your week in meetings and feel lonely, says Bruce Daisley Business psychologist Susan Kahn shares tips on how to listen more at work The cost of productivity Price thinks that material outcomes like a higher profit margin overshadow several intangible costs. He recounted his conversation with a call centre owner, who explained how he could reduce between one-third and a half of his workforce using AI. 'So what happens to that society?' said Price. ADVERTISEMENT 'Microsoft made some money because they sold you some co-pilots. Your shareholders are better off. None of your staff is a shareholder, by the way. So what happens to those 30 or 1000 employees that get displaced?' Price described how, while aspiring for more efficient outcomes only on material terms, companies put little to no emphasis on the emotional and human elements of the workplace. He said that instead of coming up with strategies that focus solely on maximising gains, companies could try introducing practices to put the individual at the forefront. Price shared an idea he terms: 'My User Manual'. It is essentially a document through which employees can articulate key aspects of themselves, such as their values, preferred feedback style, common irritants, working habits, and personal circumstances. 'It's your operating system, and you share it with each other,' he added. ADVERTISEMENT For instance, the document may include details about family life or time zone differences that could impact availability—such as noting that early morning meetings might be difficult due to school drop-offs. Price also mentioned that the work environment can be enhanced by increasing flexibility and letting employees know that they're not restricted to important tasks at the office. He argued that people tend to produce more original ideas when they're not held back by the fear of potential consequences.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular pub reopens after refurb with ‘stylish' new look and menu
A POPULAR pub nestled between Stourbridge and Bromsgrove has reopened with a 'stylish' new look and 'tasty' new menu. The Bell at Belbroughton has reopened after a refurbishment, with the new décor designed with the pub's traditional roots in mind. The pub's redesign features a range of beautiful, rustic details, such as open ceiling beams and timber framing from the original house, alongside a host of listed features, including an original trough, located in the pub's Rustic Barn. The main pub also features three new fireplaces, providing guests with a warm and cosy atmosphere during those cool Spring evenings, with the team at The Bell dedicated to creating a 'fresh and exciting social and dining experience in the heart of Worcestershire'. The Bell will also offer exclusive wedding packages (Image: The Bell at Bellbroughton) Alongside its refurbished look, the new Bell also brings exciting new dishes for customers to enjoy, with an all-new menu, crafted by Head Chef, Ana Marcu. Inspired by the seasons and the Worcestershire countryside, the new Spring/Summer menu presents a range of delicious food options, including a variety of pub classics with a modern twist. A variety of exciting small plates are also on offer for guests, with dishes such as Pan-Fried Wild Scallops, Glazed Goat's Cheese Tatin and Chicken Yakiniku Skewers, as well as classic Sunday roasts and a selection of expertly aged steaks. General Manager, Dom Price, said: 'The Bell has such a rich history, dating back to 1580, and we really wanted to honour that with its new look. 'With our doors now open, we're ready and excited to welcome and 'wow' our guests – both with the new décor and a delicious new food and drink offering.' He added: 'The new menu looks and tastes incredible, showcasing the best flavours Worcestershire has to offer. The team are excited to welcome customers through the doors, new and returning (Image: The Bell at Bellbroughton) 'Adding this to our new look, the new Bell creates a fresh, warm, and friendly atmosphere – and we're incredibly excited to share that with new and returning customers alike.' The Bell will also offer exclusive wedding packages, offering everything from a charming private dining experience, a stunning al fresco reception, or a beautifully decorated space for the ceremony.
