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Bitesize Futures
The world's changing fast, so you could probably do with some fast insights, wherever you are and whatever time of day it is.
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Griffin, M. (2020) 'Bitesize Futures', 311 Institute, 19 August. Available at: https://www.311institute.com/bitesize-futures-series/ (Accessed: 1 October 2026).
As regular visitors to our community will know the future is fast paced, complex, and dynamic, and it’s accelerating. Over the years most of the content I’ve created has been lengthy, whether it’s my Codex of the Future Series of books which are now some thousands of pages long, my interviews, keynotes, and videos which contain several thousand hours of content, or my blog which and its thousands of articles about the latest exponential technologies and innovations.
Despite all this content though I realise you’re busy and some of you have minutes to spare not hours or days so I’d like to introduce you to my new Bitesize Future series where in the space of just a couple of minutes, in video shorts, I and my clients will highlight important technologies and trends that make your head spin. Or that’s the idea, so let's see how we get on, and if you have any requests then just get in touch.
BITESIZE FUTURES SERIES: CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
MAR. 18. 21
S1:E11 // THE FUTURE OF SPACE
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the future of space factories, space hotels, and space travel.
MAR. 17. 21
S1:E10 // DESIGNED HUMANS &MORE ...
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses AI designer humans, walking cars, Stellar Engines that can move the universe, and the death of the battery.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E9 // The Hive Mind Economy
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses how hyper connected machines powered by the cloud and AI will usher in a new kind of global economy, the Hive Mind Economy.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E8 // THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the impact that future mobility and transportation systems will have on how people work and commute.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E7 // THE FUTURE OF TALENT
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the impact that automation will have on the workforce and discusses why job mobility will be more important than ever.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E6 // HUMANS ARE THE BEST MACHINES
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the impact automation will have on the human labour force and why humans still have the advantage.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E5 // EVERYTHING CHANGES
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses global and industrial transformation and why change is the status quo.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E4 // EVERYTHING CHANGES
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the need to re-invent global education and training systems to create a futureproof workforce.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E3 // BOTS ARE THE NEXT HUMANS
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses the impact Digital Humans, which can extend human presence at global scale, will have on industries and the economy.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E2 // THE IMMORTAL CEO
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses how AI, Digital Humans, and autonomous companies will create the first immortal CEO's that persist across time and space.
DEC. 01. 20
With AON
S1:E1 // DISRUPTION IN A DAY
In this Bitesize episode Matthew discusses how we already live in an era when global industries can be disrupted in just a single day.
What this means for your organisation
Change outpaces long reports.
The rate of change keeps accelerating, and leaders rarely have hours to spare. Short briefings let teams keep up between deeper reviews. Build quick scanning into regular meetings.
Automation reshapes talent.
Several episodes look at how automation will change the workforce and why job mobility matters. Humans keep an edge in many tasks. Plan reskilling before roles disappear.
Digital humans extend reach.
Digital humans and bots can extend a person's presence at global scale. That changes how firms serve customers and train staff. Test where they could add value.
Three questions for your next leadership meeting
- How does our leadership team keep up with fast-moving trends?
- Which roles in our workforce face the most automation?
- Where could digital humans extend our reach?
The trends and technologies behind this story
From the 311 Starburst, the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit’s map of the technologies and trends shaping the next 50 years.
Analysis by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit, from Matthew Griffin’s article and 311 data.
FAQ
Why does this matter?
The world's changing fast, so you could probably do with some fast insights, wherever you are and whatever time of day it is.
About the author
Matthew Griffin Founder, President and Futurist, 311 Institute
Matthew Griffin is a multi-award winning Futurist and expert in Disruption and Innovation, Geopolitics, Leadership, and Technology, who NASA have described as a "walking encyclopaedia of the future" and a "futurist Polymath."
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Matthew Griffin is a multi-award winning Futurist and expert in Disruption and Innovation, Geopolitics, Leadership, and Technology, who NASA have described as a "walking encyclopaedia of the future" and a "futurist Polymath." 17-time best selling author of the "Codex of the Future" series, Matthew is the Founder, President and Futurist of the 311 Institute, a global Futures and Deep Futures advisory firm working with royal households, world leaders, G7, G20, and G77 governments, NGOs, and multi-national mid and mega cap firms to help them explore, shape, and lead the next 50 years of business and society.
An award-winning YouTube creator with over a million followers, with an unrivalled global reach and impact, Matthew is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, lecturer, and mentor who collaborates with global leaders through the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to shape pivotal initiatives such as the UN’s AI for Humanity programme, the United Nations Conference of the Parties (UN COP), and the World Economic Forum in Davos.
As the former Global Head of Cloud, National Security, and Enterprise Sales for companies including Atos, Dell-EMC, and IBM, Matthew has a proven track record of building multi-billion dollar business units and turning failing divisions into market leaders. His ability to identify, analyse, and communicate the implications of hundreds of emerging technologies and trends is unparalleled, and his insights are trusted by many of the world’s most respected organisations, including ABB, Accenture, Adidas, AON, ARM, BCG, Centrica, Citi, Coca-Cola, Dentons, Deloitte, Dow Jones, EY, Google, KPMG, Lego, Legal & General, LinkedIn, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Qualcomm, RWE, Samsung, Siemens AG and Siemens Energy, T-Mobile, UBS, VISA, Walmart, Workday, Worldpay and many others.
Regularly featured in the global media including the AP, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Discovery, Forbes, Khaleej Times, Telegraph, TIME, ViacomCBS, WIRED, and the WSJ, Matthews mission is to help organisations create a fair and sustainable future whose benefits are shared by everyone irrespective of their ability, background, or circumstances.
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Source: first published by the 311 Institute on 19 August 2020. Cite as: Griffin, M. (2020). Bitesize Futures. 311 Institute. https://www.311institute.com/bitesize-futures-series/
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