David Bodanis is one of the world's top futurists. After a distinguished early career at Oxford, where he lectured on geopolitical trends, David worked for Shell's renowned scenario unit on the impact of technology on economic and social developments.
Whether exploring past or future, historical breakthroughs or future possibilities, David has a rare gift for turning complex subjects into compelling stories.
In the business arena, David adapts traditional forecasting techniques to fast-changing industries. He advises companies and government agencies from BMW to Microsoft and the People's Republic of China. He has also worked with the Director of the World Economic Forum on designing the programme for Davos.
In his presentations David highlights future trends in society, technology and the economy, with particular refence to energy and climate change. With data collected from 900 firms, he examines the mix of strategies that enable ideas to develop. His focus is always on practical business solutions.
David's books include E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation and Electric Universe, winner of the Aventis Prize. He has been translated into 26 languages and featured on the cover of The Economist.
Originally from Chicago, David lived in France for ten years. He is now based in London.
Bibliography
- Bodanis, David. The Secret House: The Extraordinary Science of an Ordinary Day.
- Bodanis, David. E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation.
- Bodanis, David. Electric Universe: How Electricity Switched On the Modern World.
- Bodanis, David. Passionate Minds.
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