🇨🇦 Futurist Jim Carroll. Speaker, Author, Columnist, Nice Guy!
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🇨🇦A Canadian! Speaks worldwide on trends, disruption, & innovation - NASA, Disney, Pfizer, World Bank, RCMP. Online since ‘82, author, radio host, columnist, tech geek. FDesperately trying not to post things I should not. Failing! https://jimcarroll.social
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Bluesky right now is like when you go to a cool reunion and all these people you liked from the past suddenly start coming in the door, and you keep saying hi to everyone with a big grin and goofy smile on your face.
(The image came from feeding this post to MidJourney. I don't drink though.)
(The image came from feeding this post to MidJourney. I don't drink though.)
That moment you speak up, admitting in public that you fucked up bigly with all your previous rulings.
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
That moment you speak up, admitting in public that you fucked up bigly with all your previous rulings.
If anyone thinks the Supremes are going to say NO to Chicago, you'd better get off your hope horse now.
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If anyone thinks the Supremes are going to say NO to Chicago, you'd better get off your hope horse now.
September 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
NYTimes, 1939.
September 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NYTimes, 1939.
CNN is now doing comedy, since we all know the Supreme Court doesn't care about precedent anymore, and the money is in the bank.
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
CNN is now doing comedy, since we all know the Supreme Court doesn't care about precedent anymore, and the money is in the bank.
Future tune, apropos of nothing in particular.
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Future tune, apropos of nothing in particular.
I see Jake Tapper is working hard on this story.
Oh, wait....
Oh, wait....
September 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I see Jake Tapper is working hard on this story.
Oh, wait....
Oh, wait....
MDGA!!!
Seems the US is hellbent on making deadly disease great again.
Seems the US is hellbent on making deadly disease great again.
August 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
MDGA!!!
Seems the US is hellbent on making deadly disease great again.
Seems the US is hellbent on making deadly disease great again.
When the hard core alcoholism finally catches up to you
August 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
When the hard core alcoholism finally catches up to you
"By the time a trend is obvious, the opportunity has already passed. That's why winners don't follow trends - they anticipate them!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Trends #Anticipation #Innovation #Future #Leadership #Strategy #Disruption #Opportunity
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#Trends #Anticipation #Innovation #Future #Leadership #Strategy #Disruption #Opportunity
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August 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"By the time a trend is obvious, the opportunity has already passed. That's why winners don't follow trends - they anticipate them!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Trends #Anticipation #Innovation #Future #Leadership #Strategy #Disruption #Opportunity
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#Trends #Anticipation #Innovation #Future #Leadership #Strategy #Disruption #Opportunity
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I mean, I'm just living for every post from the press office. Troll level is pure Spinal Tap, it goes to 11.
August 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I mean, I'm just living for every post from the press office. Troll level is pure Spinal Tap, it goes to 11.
What type of sub was it?
Also, can it be a menu item? Like, with a special name and all?
Also, can it be a menu item? Like, with a special name and all?
August 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
What type of sub was it?
Also, can it be a menu item? Like, with a special name and all?
Also, can it be a menu item? Like, with a special name and all?
August 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Megatrend #30 - The Acceleration Paradox: "As change accelerates exponentially, our challenge is to steer this incredible power toward a more humane and hopeful future, rather than increasing the destructive impacts we've seen so far!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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August 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Megatrend #30 - The Acceleration Paradox: "As change accelerates exponentially, our challenge is to steer this incredible power toward a more humane and hopeful future, rather than increasing the destructive impacts we've seen so far!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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In 2017, I made 10 predictions about the decline of the US.
Turns out, I was right on 9 out of 10 of them. I might still be proven right on the 10th.
Read my original post, and read the 2025 rankings.
It's pretty sad!
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Turns out, I was right on 9 out of 10 of them. I might still be proven right on the 10th.
Read my original post, and read the 2025 rankings.
It's pretty sad!
jimcarroll.com/2025/08/what...
What Comes Next with the Decline of an Empire – Part 2 (“Revisiting my 2017 Predictions”)
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August 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In 2017, I made 10 predictions about the decline of the US.
Turns out, I was right on 9 out of 10 of them. I might still be proven right on the 10th.
Read my original post, and read the 2025 rankings.
It's pretty sad!
jimcarroll.com/2025/08/what...
Turns out, I was right on 9 out of 10 of them. I might still be proven right on the 10th.
Read my original post, and read the 2025 rankings.
It's pretty sad!
jimcarroll.com/2025/08/what...
The Chase for Authenticity: "Celebrate your flaws and highlight your mistakes - because one day soon, they will become your key currency for success!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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August 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Chase for Authenticity: "Celebrate your flaws and highlight your mistakes - because one day soon, they will become your key currency for success!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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I pretty much nailed today back in 2017 in my post, "What Comes Next with the Decline of an Empire."
TROTW ("The Rest of the World") now has to move to the next step, figuring out what to do as the US becomes an unstable, rogue nation in the next decade.
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TROTW ("The Rest of the World") now has to move to the next step, figuring out what to do as the US becomes an unstable, rogue nation in the next decade.
jimcarroll.com/2017/05/tren...
Trends: What Comes Next with the Decline of an Empire?
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August 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I pretty much nailed today back in 2017 in my post, "What Comes Next with the Decline of an Empire."
TROTW ("The Rest of the World") now has to move to the next step, figuring out what to do as the US becomes an unstable, rogue nation in the next decade.
jimcarroll.com/2017/05/tren...
TROTW ("The Rest of the World") now has to move to the next step, figuring out what to do as the US becomes an unstable, rogue nation in the next decade.
jimcarroll.com/2017/05/tren...
I became a granddad yesterday!
I was on the 9th hole when I found out - my wife sent me out of the house to keep busy instead of sitting around waiting.
I have renamed that hole. (-;
Can't wait to play it with him one day!
I was on the 9th hole when I found out - my wife sent me out of the house to keep busy instead of sitting around waiting.
I have renamed that hole. (-;
Can't wait to play it with him one day!
July 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I became a granddad yesterday!
I was on the 9th hole when I found out - my wife sent me out of the house to keep busy instead of sitting around waiting.
I have renamed that hole. (-;
Can't wait to play it with him one day!
I was on the 9th hole when I found out - my wife sent me out of the house to keep busy instead of sitting around waiting.
I have renamed that hole. (-;
Can't wait to play it with him one day!
🚨 One-Day Free Book Giveaway – Monday, July 28 🚨
I’ve got a challenge for you.
What if you could recognize every subtle behavior that drags you, your team, or your organization toward the comfort of average... and flip it on its head? (1/8)
I’ve got a challenge for you.
What if you could recognize every subtle behavior that drags you, your team, or your organization toward the comfort of average... and flip it on its head? (1/8)
July 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🚨 One-Day Free Book Giveaway – Monday, July 28 🚨
I’ve got a challenge for you.
What if you could recognize every subtle behavior that drags you, your team, or your organization toward the comfort of average... and flip it on its head? (1/8)
I’ve got a challenge for you.
What if you could recognize every subtle behavior that drags you, your team, or your organization toward the comfort of average... and flip it on its head? (1/8)
Megatrend #21 - Career Obsolescence and Creation: "As technology redefines work, our most valuable skill becomes our uniquely human ability to learn, adapt, and create."- Futurist Jim Carroll
#Workforce #Transformation #AI #Reskilling #Jobs
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...
#Workforce #Transformation #AI #Reskilling #Jobs
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July 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Megatrend #21 - Career Obsolescence and Creation: "As technology redefines work, our most valuable skill becomes our uniquely human ability to learn, adapt, and create."- Futurist Jim Carroll
#Workforce #Transformation #AI #Reskilling #Jobs
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...
#Workforce #Transformation #AI #Reskilling #Jobs
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Megatrend #20 - Physical-Digital Retail Integration: "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛-𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑒; 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑, 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛." - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Phygital #Retail #Experience #Immersive
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#Phygital #Retail #Experience #Immersive
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July 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Megatrend #20 - Physical-Digital Retail Integration: "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛-𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑒; 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑, 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛." - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Phygital #Retail #Experience #Immersive
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...
#Phygital #Retail #Experience #Immersive
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Some day my iPad and phone will be mostly free of stuff about the mad man if this era, and I will shout, as many of us will, “Free at last, free at last, thank gawd almighty I am free at last"
July 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Some day my iPad and phone will be mostly free of stuff about the mad man if this era, and I will shout, as many of us will, “Free at last, free at last, thank gawd almighty I am free at last"
Me grabbing the first tee time 7 days in advance for me and my friends.
July 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Me grabbing the first tee time 7 days in advance for me and my friends.
𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 #19 - Temporal Commerce: "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑." - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Time #Commerce #Frictionless #Anticipatory #Autonomous #Innovation
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...
#Time #Commerce #Frictionless #Anticipatory #Autonomous #Innovation
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July 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 #19 - Temporal Commerce: "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑." - Futurist Jim Carroll
#Time #Commerce #Frictionless #Anticipatory #Autonomous #Innovation
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...
#Time #Commerce #Frictionless #Anticipatory #Autonomous #Innovation
Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/07/deco...